Gan Hayeled Preschool Hiring for Early Childhood Teacher Job at Washington, DC Full Time

Now Hiring Early Childhood Educators!

About Us:
We are a Reggio Emilia-Inspired, Jewish values-based preschool in
Northwest Washington, DC. We believe children are full citizens with powerful ideas and voices. We are an inclusive school and celebrate the developmental differences of each child. Our educators are learners and leaders whose voices and ideas shape the school around them. We have a Co-Educator model where all members of the teaching team contribute to the classroom meaningfully.

Positions Available:
Full-time 2s/3s/4s Teacher
Full-time Support Staff (“Floater”)

About You:

A dedicated, passionate, collaborative, and creative early childhood educator
Interested in a full-time or part-time schedule beginning ASAP.
Qualified to serve in a Lead, Assistant, or Special Educator role
Have a CDA, AA, BA, or higher degree
Experience working with young children (ages 2-5)
Familiarity with progressive, play-based curriculum development
Teaching experience in multicultural environments preferred

To learn more about us, visit our website. To join our team, email our Assistant

Director, Darci Lewis. Please include a cover letter and your resume in your email.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Create and implement intentional, emergent curriculum
• Create and maintain a classroom space that offers children an attractive, engaging environment
• Be an effective team player, work collaboratively with teaching team and school administration
• Develop effective communication and partnership with families
• Conduct two parent conferences a year to discuss child development with parents/guardians and write corresponding student narratives
• Guide and support students’ acquisition of social skills
• Be responsible for children’s safety at all times and in all settings
• Conduct developmental screenings with all children
• Implement Individual Family Service Plans or Individualized Education Plan with Director of Early Childhood Development & Family Support, as applicable
• Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment of individual children and maintain a comprehensive portfolio assessment for each child
• Respond to regular direct instructional coaching feedback
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Generous vacation/sick leave, including four additional paid weeks off for winter, spring, and summer breaks
• Medical and dental insurance for full-time staff
• Discounted childcare
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and creative work atmosphere

Salary commensurate with experience and education

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Part-time

Pay: $38,000.00 – $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location