Preschool Teacher
Company: Oshman Family JCC
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
About the OFJCC:The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center
(OFJCC) on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life is one of the
most exciting and innovative non-profit organizations in Silicon
Valley. Collaborating with tech companies, national organizations
and local non-profits, the OFJCC is reinventing what it means to
enrich lives, build community and inspire Jewish journeys. Our
vision is to be the architects of the Jewish future, and we are
executing our mission by creating meaningful, inclusive and joyful
experiences for everyone in the South Peninsula (and beyond)
through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness, and
other wellness programs. Our diverse and passionate staff works
hand-in-hand with hundreds of committed volunteers to make our
modern 8.5-acre campus a truly special place for the 25,000+
visitors every week. For more information, visit
www.paloaltojcc.org or call 650.223.8600.About the Leslie Family
Preschool: As a Preschool teacher a the OFJCC Leslie Family
Preschool you will create and implement programs and promote
learning in a licensed, Reggio -inspired, play based,
constructivist preschool program serving children ages 18 months to
5 years in accordance with our guiding principles and
values:Children as Constructivist Learners: We believe children are
innately curious and filled with wonder, and are deserving of
opportunities such as independence, risk taking, and social
emotional strategies and resilience that help foster 21st century
skills. We honor children's capabilities and competencies by
enabling them to investigate, explore and serve as caretakers of
the world as they grow in their journey.Early Childhood Educators
as Professionals: We value our early childhood educators and the
important role they play by providing an environment that values
life-long learning and respects their knowledge through ongoing
professional development/opportunities for growth, competitive
compensation and visionary leadership. We strive to support our
educators as they build emotionally responsive relationships with
children, families and one another and recognize the children's
unique and infinite capabilities for co-constructing their own
knowledge.Environments as Inspiration for Inquiry: We value the
diversity that exists in the community of the Leslie Family
Preschool at the OFJCC and in the spirit of The Image of the Child,
depend on the unique contributions that are made by each community
member in order to create a welcoming and peaceful space that
inspires Jewish values and journeys. We believe in the power of the
environment to inspire explorations and facilitate inquiry and
dialogue.Families as Engaged Partners: We believe through open
communication and a culture of trust, our Parent-School Partnership
will reflect the values of Repair the World (Tikkun Olam), Respect
(Kavod), Community (Kehillah), and Shared Learning (D'rash). We
believe parents are engaged advocates for their children and we
partner with them to create a community that supports child growth,
parental confidence, thriving families, and life-long
friendships.Why work for us?* Our community. Our educators, staff,
families and children... everyone needs a community to hold them up
and share joy. Ours is incredible.* Our campus. It's amazing... 14
relatively new classrooms, four spacious and creative play yards,
TWO full and bountiful gardens AND an orchard!* Our team. 60
talented and committed educators including a gardening, outdoor
classroom, movement and music specialist all on staff full time.
Learn with the best.* Our ratios. Lower ratios and more support.*
Our organization. We are a mission based, non-profit and exist to
enhance the lives of our community. Feels pretty darn good to work
here.* Our benefits. Competitive salary; professional development;
health/dental/vision; 403B; approx. 4 weeks paid vacation AND
holiday pay (secular and Jewish holidays); full fitness membership;
tuition assistance. We'll take care of you.Who are you?* 12 or more
ECE units (AA and/or BA degree in ECE or related field & teacher
permit preferred) We will continue to learn together.* At least 1
year of experience working with children in a licensed child
care/educational environment.* Knowledge of Constructivist/Reggio
Emilia Approach to teaching and learning desirable* Knowledge of
Jewish values, customs, holidays and traditions desirable. BTW, you
don't need to be Jewish to work with us.* Flexible and
enthusiastic. Love what you do... seriously, like REALLY love it.*
Friendly, warm and nurturing. Be a nice person & work well in a
team.* Be able to work full time ... 8:15-4:00pm or 10:00am
-6:00pm* Have some other interesting interests or skills...
cooking, dancing, music, woodworking, juggling, origami, etc. What
can we learn from YOU?* Write well and be comfortable speaking to
parents...both when its easy AND when it's not so easy.* Think
teachers are heroes and children will save the world.* Comparable
experience and willingness to enroll in ECE classes will be
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