Teacher

The Nest at CRC: Teacher

Central Reform Congregation is a vibrant urban Jewish community dedicated to supporting one another in holy ways, pursuing justice and lifelong learning, and providing a shelter of peace.

Job Summary

The Teacher prepares materials, monitors children, communicates with parents and reinforces materials and lessons covered in the classroom to facilitate student learning.

Hours: The Center is open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. All staff will be assigned a schedule, but schedules may change as the needs of the program change.

Responsibilities

• Manages the classroom providing instruction to co-leads or assistant teachers.
• Creates and organizes classroom activities and lessons.
• Assigns work and individual projects to the assistant.
• Escorts students to other areas of the school such as the cafeteria, playground, gym, or other classrooms; monitors their behavior during recess and lunchtime.
• Addresses any issues that arise between students.
• Communicate with parents as needed.
• Assists with student drop-off and pickup.
• Cares for and attends to the needs of children at the facility including dressing, feeding, and monitoring their activities and playtime.
• Plans and organizes games and recreational activities for children in a group setting.
• Plans and teaches activities such as arts and crafts, designed to improve fine and gross motor skills.
• Encourages children’s emotional, social, and physical development, and positive self-concept.
• Monitors signs of emotional and developmental issues in children and notifies parents, guardians, or authorities of concerns when necessary.
• Implements developmentally appropriate disciplinary measures to maintain control in the classroom and facility.
• Teaches children personal and healthy habits such as eating, resting, and personal hygiene.
• Cleans and sanitizes toys, furniture, and play equipment.
• Maintains records on individual children including daily observations, activities, meals served, and medications administered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.