Infant Educator

About the role:

As an Educator, you will use your knowledge of child development, curriculum, Judaism, and/or the community. You are responsible for monitoring the development and learning of the children, and for communicating this information to parents and directors.

Qualifications:

Required:

·         High school diploma

·         Education relating to care for children under the age of 10

·         Strong oral communication skills

·         Ability to relate to young children and adults

·         Ability to carry out assigned tasks, accepting supervision and acting independently as needed

·         Judaic knowledge or willingness to learn

·         Ability to recognize safety hazards and protect children from harm

·         Meet background check & health requirements

·         Good character and reputation

·         Ability to relate to young children and adults

·         Child CPR & First Aid certification willingness to acquire

·         Strong communication skills: oral, reading, writing

·         Strong organizational skills

·         Working knowledge of the growth and development of young children and ability to utilize this information in the classroom

·         Ability to act independently in the classroom setting

·         Ability and willingness to work with a team

Preferred:

·         Bachelor’s degree in a child related field from an accredited college or university or CDA

·         One year or more of programmatic experience in the group setting of children

·         Willingness to mentor colleagues