Job detail
Nursery School Associate Teacher
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
#Documentation#Early Childhood Education#Inclusive Education#Jewish Values#Child-Centered Learning#Reggio Emilia#Collaborative Teaching#Nursery School#Progressive Pedagogy
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$47,000 - $57,000 / YEARPosted 13 days ago
Location
New York
Salary
$47,000 - $57,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The Associate Teacher works collaboratively with teaching teams to facilitate child-centered learning based on Reggio-inspired and Jewish values. Responsibilities include supporting students through observation, documentation, and partnering with families to build a strong school community.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field (or be currently pursuing one) and possess relevant experience. A commitment to progressive pedagogy and an openness to learning the Reggio Emilia philosophy are required.
bachelor degreeDocumentationObservationClassroom ManagementFamily PartnershipInclusive EducationChild-Centered InstructionReggio Emilia PhilosophyCollaborative Teaching
Job description
- We are looking for a full-time Nursery School Teacher to join the Saul and Carole Zabar Nursery School at the Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center of Manhattan ("the JCC").
- The Saul and Carol Zabar Nursery School is a Reggio-inspired, Jewish-values-based, child-centered school where students are respected as citizens with powerful ideas and voices.
- Teachers facilitate learning by working collaboratively with children as researchers, guiding and following the interests of the group.
- We are an inclusive school that celebrates the developmental differences of each child.
- Teachers support each child's learning, their connections with one another, their achievements, and their points of view by making their work visible through many forms of documentation.
- Teachers partner with families to build a strong classroom and schoolwide community.
- Our teachers are learners and leaders, whose voices and ideas shape the school around them.
- We are seeking a teacher who shares a belief in school community and progressive pedagogy.
- Reporting to the Nursery School Director, we are looking for an Associate Teacher who shares a belief in school community and progressive pedagogy.
- General Responsibilities and Requirements: Working collaboratively with various teaching teams Open to learning about the Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy and Jewish values as they pertain to work with children Supporting teaching teams with observation and documentation Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Director or Associate Director as needed Education Requirements: Minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree (or in progress) in a related field Relevant experience General Responsibilities and Requirements: Working collaboratively with various teaching teams Open to learning about the Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy and Jewish values as they pertain to work with children Supporting teaching teams with observation and documentation Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Director or Associate Director as needed Education Requirements: Minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree (or in progress) in a related field Relevant experience Salary: Commensurate with experience, ranging from $47,000 to $57,000, with full health and fringe benefits, including free onsite gym membership.
- We are based in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, conveniently located close to the 1, 2, and 3 subway lines.
Benefits
- Full health benefits
- Fringe benefits
- Free onsite gym membership