Job Title: Early Childhood Center Teacher

School/Institution: Kehillat Israel ECC

Location - Area: Pacific Palisades, CA

Job Description: Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation of Pacific Palisades (KI) is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative preschool teacher to join our growing Molly Steinsapir Early Childhood Center (ECC).

Our school is inspired by a combination of emergent, constructivist, and Reggio Emilia philosophies, with a heavy emphasis on the Outdoor Classroom model and our Jewish values and traditions driving our curriculum and culture. In everything we do, we strive to engage the interests and skills of each individual child.

Our educators provide nurturing guidance through modeling and positive teacher-student relationships. We are looking for preschool teachers who want to get to know their students, care about them, and see them as individuals. Every educator is an integral part of our staff.


Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of our ECC Director and Assistant Director, provide supervision of, and safety for young children aged between 18 months and 5 years old as needed. Apply KI’s ECC school philosophy to direct developmentally appropriate skill growth while meeting students’ individual needs. Observe all rules and regulations set by the organization, the Director, and the local, state, and federal agencies.

Requirements: Qualifications:
Meets all requirements of child care regulatory agencies, including any credentials for early childhood education
Energetic, creative, responsible, flexible and loves working with children
Has knowledge of the social and emotional needs of young children
Has a positive approach to work and collaborating with colleagues
Possesses strong organizational and communication skills
Works well as part of a team
Regular and consistent attendance
Previous preschool teaching experience preferred


School/Institution Mission: Inclusivity:
Kehillat Israel is an inclusive Jewish community, which honors diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s protected characteristics. Kehillat Israel also complies with all applicable legal requirements with respect to hiring including the Fair Chance Act.

Type of School: Preschool

Denomination: Reconstructionist

Part-time/Full-time: Full Time

Compensation: Salary Range:
Between $22.00 - $32.00 per hour. Actual pay will depend on a variety of factors including education, skills, and/or experience.

Benefits: Benefits for Full-time Employees (subject to organization policy and plan documents):
Health Insurance
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan

How to apply: To Apply:
Please email your resume (including any age groups you have taught in the past) and 2 professional references along with a cover letter ECC Director, Alana Levitt at: [email protected].