Childcare, Communication Skills, Conferences, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Early Childhood Education, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Public Transport, Risk Management, Stewardship, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
Position Summary
Join our growing team and make an impact at the Minnesota Jewish Community Center located in St. Paul, convenient to public transit. Our HaLev Early Childhood at the J program is seeking an infant teacher at the Capp Center in St. Paul. Our infant teachers are warm, gentle, flexible, and patient, and have experience caring for children ages 6 weeks to 16 months. Infant teachers have the opportunity to support children to develop independence, build strength through uninhibited play, and develop a healthy sense of self and safety in a strong community of loving caregivers.
Essential Functions
This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Provide high-quality care to our children and families in a manner which reflects the mission and values of the Minnesota JCC.
- Challenge each child to reach their potential, and guide their activities academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
- Meet the daily needs of the children through caregiving activities such as diapering, meals, and napping.
- Assist in the room maintenance to keep the classroom and center a safe, clean, and loving environment.
- Assist in rotating classroom materials regularly based on the observed interests of the babies, HaLev Early Childhood at the J monthly Jewish themes, and children developmental stages.
- Foster relationships with families through daily communication regarding activity, growth, and development.
- Complete evaluations and conduct fall and spring parent-teacher conferences.
- Work with assistant teachers and aides in the classroom to form a positive, supportive environment.
You'll Also Get- Health and Dental Insurances
- Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- HSA with employer contribution of up to $1,000/year
- Flex Spending (Health and Dependent Care)
- 403(b) company match and employer contribution
- Free Gym membership, access to indoor and outdoor pools, discount on personal training
- Discount on Childcare at our Early Childhood Center (full-time staff)
- Paid Time Off
- 10 Flexible Holidays/year plus company Paid Holidays
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications- College degree or minimum number of credits in Early Childhood Education or an ECE related field, or a CDA, in addition to 2 years of experience working with young children in a supervised setting
- Have an understanding of The Creative Curriculum and knowledge of how to implement this curriculum into the infant classroom
- Knowledge of Jewish culture and traditions, or willingness to learn
- Commitment to equity, diversity, environmental stewardship, and social justice
Competencies- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Positive attitude and dedication to providing exceptional customer service
- Commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards
- Experience developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum
- Experience completing evaluations and conducting parent-teacher conferences
- Follow and meet MN Rule 3 requirements
Abuse Risk Management - Adhere to policies related to boundaries with participants
- Attend required abuse risk management training
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high risk activities and supervising participants
- Report inappropriate behaviors and policy violations
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. - Infant teachers are regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and sit on the floor with children
- Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds
- Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions
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Minnesota Jewish Community Center