Summary
Are you a talented teacher who loves working in a fun, rewarding, supportive environment? Join our team at Temple Chai! We are hiring for immediate openings for full-time positions working with children Infants to age 5.
Why work here?
Purpose: This is not just a job! We're all working together to make a difference in the lives of children and families at TCECC.
Consistency: Teachers have consistent schedules and consistent pay.
Professionalism: We value our team of educators as professionals and see that the families and community do as well
Support: Supporting teachers in the classroom is the administrative and leadership teams #1 job!
Benefits: Healthcare, paid holidays, paid time off, sick leave, and an incredible child-care benefit.
Growth: Internal advancement opportunities and paid professional development.
Duties
Job responsibilities include:
Provide social/emotional, physical, cognitive support for children.
Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum to support the educational growth of children.
Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities/experiences to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
Ensure a healthy classroom environment ? including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
Follow all Arizona State licensing guidelines.
Be able to lift and carry children (ages may vary from infants to 5 years old)
Communicate effectively and efficiently with parents through informal discussions, parent-communication app, and parent-teacher conferences
Work cooperatively and respectfully with all team members
Requirements
Must clear full background check.
Must have graduated high school
Must be vaccinated against COVID-19
Must be able to obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card by AZDPS
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of child development and willingness to continue to learning
Ability to work well with others (staff, children, parents) and foster a team environment in the classroom.
Flexible and dependable when it comes to scheduling.
Nice To Haves
Professional childcare experience
AA, BA, or master's degree in early childhood or related field
Ability to work over the summer
Ability to work until close (5:30pm)
Benefits
Healthcare- includes dental, and vision.
Paid holidays- includes all federal holidays and all Jewish holidays.
Paid time off- if working full time, PTO is 80 hours per school year.
Sick leave- is accrued per pay period and rolls over year after year.
CHILDCARE BENEFIT- If working full time- will be receiving reduced tuition at 50% off.