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LOCATION
Miami, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Midtown Jewish Preschool | Miami, FL Midtown Jewish Preschool is a Reggio-inspired preschool community where children’s curiosity, creativity, and individuality are celebrated. We are growing our team and currently hiring for multiple early childhood education positions serving toddlers through PreK. We are seeking nurturing, collaborative educators who are excited to create meaningful, child-centered learning experiences rooted in play, exploration, relationships, and community.
Current Open Positions
Young Toddler Support Staff
Toddler Co-Teacher
Three-Year-Old Lead Teacher
PreK Judaics Teacher
PreK General Studies Teacher (VPK certification preferred)
Whether you are an experienced educator or an emerging teacher looking to grow within a supportive school community, we’d love to connect with you.
About Us At Midtown Jewish Preschool, we believe early childhood educators are professionals doing deeply meaningful work that shapes children, families, and community life. Our classrooms are calm, joyful, relationship-centered environments where teachers are supported through mentorship, collaboration, and ongoing professional development. We value curiosity, reflective teaching, teamwork, and strong relationships with children and families. Jewish experience is welcomed but not required. We value educators who are open, collaborative, and eager to learn within a Jewish school community.
What You’ll Do Depending on the role, responsibilities may include:
Create warm, engaging classroom environments for toddlers and preschoolers
Support learning through play, exploration, inquiry, and relationship-building
Foster children’s social-emotional growth and positive peer interactions
Observe children thoughtfully and plan based on their interests and developmental needs
Practice positive behavior guidance and responsive classroom management
Collaborate closely with co-teachers, specialists, and families
Incorporate Jewish values, traditions, and celebrations in developmentally appropriate ways (for Judaics roles)
Participate in ongoing professional development, mentorship, and reflective practice
Help maintain organized, safe, and nurturing classroom spaces
What Success Looks Like in This Role Successful educators at MJP:
Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families
Create calm, joyful classrooms where children feel safe and engaged
Work collaboratively with teaching teams and school leadership
Communicate professionally and warmly with families and colleagues
Approach teaching with curiosity, flexibility, and professionalism
Contribute positively to the culture of the school community
Qualifications Qualifications vary by role, but ideal candidates may have:
Experience working with young children in early childhood settings
CDA, associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or coursework in Early Childhood Education or related fields preferred
VPK certification preferred for PreK General Studies Teacher candidates
Strong communication skills and English fluency
Nurturing, collaborative, and reflective approach to teaching
Reggio-inspired, play-based, or child-centered teaching experience preferred
Willingness to work within a Jewish school community
We welcome candidates from both traditional and alternative pathways to early childhood education, including emerging educators eager to grow professionally through mentorship and coaching. Research in early childhood Jewish education shows that many successful educators enter the field through nontraditional pathways and thrive with strong support systems and professional development.
Compensation & Benefits
$42,000–$58,000
Choice of 10- or 12-month contracts for eligible roles
All federal/legal holidays off
All Jewish holidays off
5 personal PTO days to start, with 1 additional day added each year of employment
Kosher lunch is provided daily
Supportive, collaborative school culture
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Opportunities for growth and advancement within the school community
Schedule Full-time and select part-time opportunities are available, depending on the position.
Why Join Midtown Jewish Preschool? At MJP, teachers are valued as professionals and important members of our community. We invest in educator support, mentorship, collaboration, and long-term growth because we believe strong educators are the foundation of strong schools and thriving families. This reflects broader findings across the early childhood field showing that professional development, mentorship, and supportive workplace culture improve educator confidence, effectiveness, and retention.
If you are looking for a school community where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on young children and families, we’d love to hear from you.
About ElevatEd: This school partners with ElevatEd, a national initiative supporting Jewish early childhood education through educator recruitment, professional development, mentorship, and hiring support. Some job postings may appear through ElevatEd’s hiring platform, but this position is directly with the school listed in the posting.