THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER COLUMBUS·New Albany, Ohio
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities that promote the emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of children. Supervise assistant teachers and support staff while maintaining a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment.
Lead/Co-Lead Teacher Status: Non-Exempt Supervisor: ECLC Director Mission Statement: The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is a human service agency offering a varied program that is Jewish in nature. It is committed to enhancing the quality of individual and family life through the promotion of physical, intellectual and spiritual wellness. It provides educational and cultural programs that reflect the Jewish heritage, health related activities and many services to the community at large. Through its wide array of programs, the JCC pursues its mission of strengthening the individual, family and community. Vision Statement: The JCC nurtures a passion for Jewish learning and living. Through programs and services, the JCC provides comfortable and inviting environments in which the community can thrive. Agency Expectations:
To support the mission of the JCC.
To ensure the highest quality of programs and services and possess a working knowledge of agency programs and services.
To represent the agency and provide the highest quality of customer service to the individuals and groups with whom you come into contact.
To welcome, thank and engage JCC members and guests daily.
To treat fellow staff with respect.
To adhere to all policies and practices provided in the employee handbook.
To wear JCC Staff ID badge and attend appropriate staff meetings.
Plan, implement, provide and supervise safe classroom activities, which promote the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of children. Supervise assistant teacher, floater, and substitutes in providing and implementing safe activities, which promote the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of children. Co-leads collaborate lesson planning, HiMama documentation, children’s assessments and all parent communication creating the optimal learning environment for classroom.
Young children move constantly throughout their day. Teachers must be able to maintain the same level of energy throughout the day.
Able to participate in outdoor and indoor activities.
Requires a CDA, Associate, or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Development or a related field, along with relevant experience working with young children. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and the ability to meet physical demands such as lifting and active play.
Market context
Ohio classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially for candidates who can manage a classroom and plan instruction aligned to state and center expectations. These positions are competitive because schools and centers often look for both teaching experience and the ability to stay active with children throughout the day. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm your age, classroom leadership experience, and lesson-planning background before applying.
Preschool Teacher - Floater
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