Preschool Teacher - Erika J Glazer Early Childhood Center

The Erika J Glazer Early Childhood Center of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles California has a full time teaching position available for the 2025-2026 school year.

Position Description:
Our teachers are the heart and soul of our program. They work as a team to provide a challenging, joyful and nurturing environment, within which our children are invited to question, discover, explore, and create. Our teachers must be team players and solid communicators, have experience with or a desire to learn about documentation and curriculum planning, and they should be self-reflective and open to both personal and educational growth. Teachers collaborate with one another to plan how to extend the research of the children through classroom provocations, open-ended inquiry, and small group work. We are looking for individuals who can help to create a meaningful Jewish environment, who have knowledge and understanding (or willingness to learn) of Jewish values, holidays and traditions and who understand the importance of building a strong and caring community.

This position involves working with a supportive staff and talented team of diverse teachers in a fun, warm, creative and nurturing environment children ages 18 months to 5 years old with a low teacher/student ratio coupled with progressive educational practices.

Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of daily classroom life, including curriculum planning, health and safety of all students, open communication with team of teachers and with families.
Develop a curriculum that provides multiple points of entry for children and encourages their social and emotional growth.
Work collaboratively with teaching team, administrators and specialists.
Participate in team meetings, weekly staff meetings, professional development days and teacher trainings.
Act as a facilitator in the growth and development of the children.
Observe and document the children’s progress and development.

Skills and Specifications:
Organizational Skills: Classroom setting, teaching materials and classroom supplies organization.
Communication Skills: Effective and consistent communication regarding children’s educational growth.
Interpersonal Skills: Positive and cooperative interaction with coworkers and supervisors.
Professional Skills: Effective in keeping up with current educational techniques and instructional methods.
Demonstrates flexibility and has the ability to multi-task.
Has a strong view of children as curious, competent researchers.

Required Qualifications
Minimum of 12 units in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher (in a related field) preferred
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children in a school, camp, enrichment, or childcare setting
Knowledge of relevant technology
Flexible thinker
Team player
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compensation:
$41,000-$55,000 annually based on experience and qualifications
Salary is based on employment from mid-August to the end of June and paid bi-weekly.
Competitive benefits package

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person