ABOUT THE JCC EAST BAY
The JCC East Bay is a welcoming home for people of all ages and life stages. Inspired by Jewish
values, culture, and tradition, we build interpersonal relationships, foster learning and curiosity,
and offer accessible pathways to Jewish life. The JCC’s core programs include early childhood
education and preschool; camp and afterschool programs; teen engagement; older adult
activities; intergenerational Jewish holiday celebrations; and ongoing opportunities to connect
with Jewish life and our richly diverse community. The JCC East Bay operates from five locations:
our full-service building in Berkeley, afterschool programs at Joaquin Miller Elementary,
Thornhill Elementary, and Hintil Kuu Ca School in Oakland, and administrative offices on our
soon to be flagship campus in Oakland.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lead Teacher, 12+ Units will report directly to the Director of Early Childhood Education and
play a critical role in promoting a safe and welcoming environment to support the learning and
individual growth of the preschool community. Lead teachers will create an environment of
acceptance where children can grow with a positive self-concept, and where each child and staff
member are treated with dignity and respect. Children will be enriched by a developmentally
and culturally appropriate emergent curriculum.
Curriculum Planning
- Develop inquiry-based curriculum that advances the physical, emotional, social, and
cognitive growth of children. Submit a lesson plan before the start of every week.
- Develop curriculum that incorporates a commitment to learning about the Jewish
community, values, and traditions.
- Develop curriculum that incorporates organizational philosophies and overall program
vision.
- Ability to support other teachers’ lesson planning; point person for collaboration around
classroom lesson planning.
- Provide varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children’s active
participation, independent choices, experimentation, and problem solving within the
context of a structured setting and program.
Classroom Safety
- Establish and maintain a well-organized, safe, and healthy environment for children.
