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Full Time Preschool Teacher
Gordon JCC
801 Percy Warner Blvd
Nashville, TN 37205
Principal Responsibilities:
The Gordon JCC Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) is seeking a warm, dependable and collaborative full-time Preschool Teacher to join our growing team. Our classrooms serve children ages 6 weeks through 5 years, and we are looking for an educator who is passionate about early childhood development and values teamwork.
This is a full-time position working alongside a dedicated co-teacher in a supportive, relationship-centered environment.
About Our School
The ECLC is a play-based, child-centered program focused on social-emotional development, curiosity, and community. We believe in supporting the whole child and the whole teacher. As part of the Gordon JCC, we welcome educators of all backgrounds.
You do not need to be Jewish to apply, however candidates should be open to learning about Jewish traditions and committed to caring for children and families of all religious and cultural backgrounds.
Responsibilities
? Partner with a co-teacher to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum
? Foster a warm, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
? Support children's social-emotional growth
? Maintain open and professional communication with families
? Ensure classroom safety and compliance with DHS licensing standards
? Participate in school events and professional development opportunities
Compensation & Benefits
? $19-$23 per hour, based on education and experience
? Candidates with extensive experience and a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related fi eld may be considered at the higher end of the pay range
? Two weeks off in the winter (December 21-January 1)
? One week in July for teacher in-service and classroom preparation (July 27-31)
? Labor Day, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Passover, Memorial Day & July 4th off (8 days)
? Professional development opportunities
? Free JCC family membership (includes fi tness center, pool access, and community programming)
If you are looking for a school community where teachers are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
? 401(k)
? Dental insurance
? Employee discount
? Health insurance
? Health savings account
? Life insurance
? Paid time off
? Professional development assistance
? Vision insurance
Minimum Qualifications:
? Experience working with young children (6 weeks-5 years) preferred
? Strong teamwork and communication skills
? Reliable, positive and professional demeanor
? Ability to meet Tennessee DHS requirements
Salary:
$35,000 - $45,000
Agency Information:
The Gordon Jewish Community Center
(Gordon JCC) is at the center of Jewish life in Nashville, providing recreational,
educational, social and cultural programs and services to over 1,700 member
families. Located on a beautiful 52-acre campus in west Nashville, it is a
place where non-Jews are welcome to join, play and learn side by side with
their Jewish neighbors. Camp Davis, established in 1930s, provides a day camp
experience for hundreds of school-age children each summer.
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