At cdc@cbi, we embrace the Reggio Emilia approach to foster creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning in young children. Our mission is to create an environment where children are empowered to explore, discover, and express themselves. Are you passionate about nurturing the very beginning stages of a child’s development? We are seeking a caring, dedicated, and experienced Lead Infant Teacher to join our amazing team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum that encourages exploration, discovery, and creativity.
- Create a stimulating and nurturing environment that reflects the interests and needs of the children.
- Document and assess children's progress through observations and portfolios.
- Foster strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, encouraging open communication and collaboration.
- Facilitate project-based learning experiences that engage children's natural curiosity and sense of wonder.
- Maintain a beautiful and organized classroom environment that supports independent learning and exploration.
Qualifications:
- Experience leading an infant classroom.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creativity, patience, and a genuine passion for teaching young children.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Basic computer knowledge.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children and their families.
Why teach with us?
The Child Development Center at Congregation Beth Israel is a play-based early childhood education program. In addition to a largely social/emotional based Jewish education curriculum, we practice emergent curriculum, which allows students interest and curiosity to guide classroom exploration and discovery.
What makes our teacher's great?
-We are navigators, guiding children's learning by nurturing their curiosity and extending on their questions.
- We are researchers, gathering knowledge and expertise to share with our little learners.
- We are documenters, listening to children, recording their activities, displaying their work, and revisiting projects. We use the past to inspire the present and inform the future of our learning.
-We are advocates, being involved in the community, knowing politics related to children, and speaking up for children and their families.
- We are creators, creating environments and experiences that inspire joy and wonder.
Our educators acknowledge that children are strong, powerful, competent and, most of all, connected to adults and other children. We empower children to be collaborators in their learning journey. We are looking for educators who are mindful, caring, responsible, and driven to join our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Austin, TX 78756 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Austin, TX 78756: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
