Preschool Floating Teacheer

Why this role matters:

Our preschool teachers are essential to the Bender JCC, creating a warm, engaging, and safe environment and community for our students. The Bender Early Childhood Center is one of our core programs, and our floating teachers are central to the functioning of the school. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with our community and have a significant impact on the experience of our preschool families.

We are open to candidates with either full-time or part-time availability (afternoons required).

Core Responsibilities:

• Supporting the implementation of curricular standards aligned with the MD Early Learning Standards and an emergent, Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to education.
• Partnering with ECC children and families to create a sense of community and camaraderie throughout the ECC program. Communicating regularly with Bender ECC families.
• Ensuring the safety and care of the children, including consistent supervision and attending to the physical and emotional needs of the children.
• Covering classrooms as assigned, based on the needs of the school.
• Engaging in professional development opportunities during and outside of the school day. Reflecting on successes and areas of growth as a teacher and responding to feedback.

This position can be either full-time or part-time, with a salary between $40-44K for full-time or an hourly rate between $18-21 for part-time, commensurate with experience. Benefits may include paid time off, retirement, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits (eligibility based on number of scheduled hours). You’ll also receive a membership to the Bender JCC, including complete access to the entire fitness facility and pools, plus staff discounts on programs and services.