Early Childhood Certified Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher in Newton

Aligned with JCC's core values, collegially collaborate regularly with co-teacher(s), colleagues and director to develop a high quality program around a base of observations which support the intellectual, social/emotional, moral and physical development of each child.

• →Work with Lead Teacher to implement developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum
• →Communicate and document children’s interactions and experiences aligned with best practice and policy
• →Collaborate with Co-Teachers to assess the developmental stages of children and assist with maintaining records, including writing children’s progress reports using COR Advantage; observe and produce play-based assessments and clear effective written evaluations using COR Advantage
• →Use best practices incorporating Mass EEC, and the JCC SHEVA frameworks and curriculum guidelines; adhere to all EEC regulations as well as NAEYC guidelines
• →Maintains an aesthetically pleasing, organized, vibrant classroom environment that promotes health, safety, and positive age appropriate developmental experiences for each child
• →Effectively and consistently set limits using positive language and providing emotional safety for each child; maintain excellent classroom management
• →Work with and incorporate suggestions from the regular support of our Child Development Specialist
• →Assist with documenting learning as an instructional/curriculum tool through portfolio, observational checklist, play-based assessment, digital photography/iPad,  journals, or other methods as determined by your center director
• →Assist in reviewing and updating files of all children in your classroom, noting allergies or special traits pertinent to the maximization of the child’s potential

Instruct and foster learning using a wide variety of age appropriate activities, materials, and experiences that encourage children to explore and develop through play; effectively foster and provide a healthy, safe and secure, positive, nurturing, and fun learning environment

• →Help each child develop a positive self-image and respect each child’s right to be an individual
• →Facilitate each child’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth and development; fostering the effective development of the verbalization of feelings and emotions
• →Encourage each child’s independence leading to a sense of competency
• →Assist with and foster the development of each child’s own awareness of their needs and their understanding and respect for the rights of others

Establish positive, interactive and effective relationships with families through informal conversations, feedback, and conferences.

• →Aid parents and children in the transition and adjustment to school
• →Provide excellent communication to effectively inform parents about developmental stages of young children and developmentally appropriate curriculum; provide supportive and informative communication daily with parents of each child and maintain classroom newsletters
• →Maintaining on-going communication with parents about the administration of classroom activities and activities. 
• →Participate in scheduled parent conferences throughout the year
• →Maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding children and families and embody the principles of excellent customer service; as an employee of the JCCGB, the teacher is a representative of the mission and philosophy the JCC Early Learning Centers.

Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to:

• →Actively create a welcoming dynamic environment where each individual is valued and respected
• →Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values including through personal role modeling
• →Attend JCC meetings and actively participate in the department's goals and initiatives
• →Other duties, as assigned

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to its mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community by nurturing meaningful and lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff gave a rating of close to 90% positive for their experiences in direct management and organizational alignment. If you are interested in upgrading your working experience and/or having a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

• Computer literate; must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications and Outlook email.
• Displays a commitment to best practices relating to fostering the development of a child’s self-image as a competent and capable learner. 
• Displays a commitment to being welcoming and warm toward children and must enjoy working with young children and their families.
• Must be able to multi-task and juggle competing priorities while keeping child safety at the forefront at all times.
• Must be committed to continuing professional development
• Displays a history of working well independently and with others, with an excellent ability to build/sustain collaborative working relationships; including an ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders