South Peninsula Hebrew Day School Is Hiring An Early Childhood Teacher

Join Our Team as an Early Childhood Teacher at South Peninsula Hebrew Day School!

We are excited to invite qualified early childhood educators to join our vibrant community, working with children aged 18 months to 5 years. Now interviewing both English and Hebrew speaking teachers to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. 🌟

Available Positions:

• Early Childhood Floater Teacher — Working hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Classroom Teacher — Working hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating a Safe and Engaging Environment: Establish a nurturing classroom that fosters exploration and creativity. 🧸
• Developing and Implementing Curriculum: Design and adapt lessons to meet diverse learning needs and interests.
• Observing and Assessing Child Development: Use observation skills to monitor progress and tailor curriculum accordingly.
• Collaborating and Communicating: Maintain effective communication with families and colleagues, working collaboratively to enhance practices.
• Ensuring Compliance and Documentation: Complete required paperwork and adhere to licensing regulations.
• Providing Positive Guidance: Support social-emotional development through positive discipline techniques.
• Maintaining Professionalism and Flexibility: Demonstrate reliability, adaptability, and openness to feedback.
• Meeting Physical Requirements: Be physically capable of actively engaging with children and performing necessary duties.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We seek a dedicated, passionate individual committed to early childhood development. The ideal candidate is patient, energetic, and eager to engage with children at their level. Strong communication, responsibility, punctuality, flexibility, and a desire for continuous professional growth are essential. Fluency in Hebrew is a plus but not required. 🌟

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred (not mandatory).
• Experience: Minimum of 6 months working with children ages 2-5 in licensed settings.
• ECE Units: At least 12 semester units, including core classes.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, excellent organization, conflict resolution, and flexibility.
• Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing learning and reflective practice.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with open-ended, play-based learning environments (preferred).

Benefits for Eligible Employees:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 🏥
• 403b retirement plan

Compensation:

$27.00 - $30.00 per hour

About South Peninsula Hebrew Day School:

Located in Sunnyvale, our school boasts over forty years of tradition, serving students from preschool through eighth grade. We are a bilingual and bicultural community that embraces diversity in ethnicity, language, and background, fostering a Jewish, play-based learning environment. 🌎

Job Details:

• Type: Full-time
• Schedule: 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday
• Location: In person at our Sunnyvale campus