Infant/Young Toddler Teacher

The Bertha Alyce Early Childhood Academy of the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC seeks an  Infant/Young Toddler Teacher  to work in our year-round (June-May) progressive program. The teacher is responsible for the care and education of children as part of a teaching team. We have a welcoming culture founded on the ethics and values of Judaism.  You are joining a team dedicated to building an exemplary school that is a leader in the Houston community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment

- Design appropriate room arrangement to support the goals of the classroom.

- Promote healthy eating practices.

- Maintain a safe environment.

- Post necessary information to ensure the safety and well-being of the children.

- Maintain an orderly learning environment.

To advance physical and intellectual competence

- Provide a balance between child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities.

- Provides balance between quiet and active learning activities.

- Use equipment and materials for indoor and outdoor play that promote children’s physical development.

- Provide an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children.

- Plan and implement experiences that support a child’s intellectual development.

To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance

- Plan and implement hands-on activities that develop positive self-esteem and self-image.

- Plan and implement hands-on activities that develop social skills and encourage peer interactions.

- Plan and implement culturally diverse experiences.

- Use and promote positive guidance techniques.

- Provide a wide variety of creative and expressive activities.

- Establish routines with smooth transition periods.

- Communicate with children at their developmental level.

To establish positive and productive relationships with families

- Engage in daily communication with families about their child’s day and care events, through verbal communication and our online communication platform.

- Relate assessment information to parents and offers support for dealing with children at different developmental stages.

- Promote communication with parents through weekly progress notes, a weekly newsletter, and semi-annual parent conferences.

- Provide a variety of ways that families can participate in the program.

To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs

- Assess program supplies and materials needed prior to implementing activities.

- Coordinate and help supervise aides, assistants, and volunteers working in the classroom.

- Maintain written plans on a weekly basis.

- Assess children’s needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis.

To maintain a commitment to professionalism

- Promote the center’s philosophy and educational objectives.

- Maintain a high level of professionalism daily.

- Ability to respectfully and professionally communicate and interact with colleagues and supervisors.

- Maintain consistent attendance and tracking of personal time off.

- Engage in ongoing staff development to improve personal and professional skills.

- Support the professional growth and development of colleagues by sharing materials and information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement.

- Attend staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training provided by the center.

- Ensure that annual requirements for state licensing hours are met.

Qualifications

- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., ability to stand for long intervals, ability to engage with children at their level, which can include sitting on the floor.

- Preferred: Associates degree or CDA. Or required completion of an associate degree while employed.

- Upon hire, complete First Aid and CPR Certification (or recertification upon expiration).

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Why Choose Us?

Our full‑time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well‑being and long‑term success. This includes competitive pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, and ongoing opportunities for training and professional development. Team members also receive a free membership along with significant discounts on our programs, adding even more value to being part of our community.