Early Childhood Jr. Teacher

The J offers a $250 signing bonus for part-time staff!

• Free membership to our outstanding Fitness Centers
• Professional development opportunities
• The J is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Hiring Early Childhood Teachers of ALL Religious Background

We are looking for creative individuals that are interested in pursuing early education as a career. The ideal candidates will have experience working with children and be energetic learners. They should be able to communicate clearly and appropriately with parents, students and co-teachers.

The J’s Early Childhood Program is accredited by the State of Missouri and licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. We use a constructivist curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach and the Conscious Discipline curriculum framework and focus on character-development, value-driven programming for our students. We provide care for children ages 6 weeks – 5 years of age in a safe, warm, nurturing environment that helps children feel good about themselves and the world around them. Our program operates from 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday - Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Assist lead teacher in delivery of curriculum for assigned class.
• Assist lead teacher in set up, take down and cleaning of classroom as necessary.
• Follow all Missouri licensure and JCC guidelines in the course of your work.
• Maintain supervision and safety of children in assigned classroom.
• Earn 12 continuing education credits per year.
• Incumbent in the position is required to become First Aid and CPR certified upon hire (training provided) and certification must be kept current.
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance.
• Be punctual and maintain good attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with children.
• Prior experience in customer service.
• Interest in pursuing a course of study in early childhood education or related field.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 16 years.
• Must be enrolled in a high school, High School Equivalency Program, or graduated with a Diploma or GED.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Able to physically stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel and lift children up to 50lbs.
• Able to accompany children outside to playground, to gym class, and to swim class (teachers are in the water).

Teachers are required to become registered with the MO Family Care Registry. Active registration must be maintained for employment at our center. Annual TB testing and current Hepatitis A vaccinations are required per state regulations.

For more information about the J, please see our website: www.jccstl.orgThe J is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Department of Homeland Security’s E-verify Program.