Description If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin! Compensation We’ll pay you an hourly rate of $19.00 to $23.00. About the Job We need you to fill the role of Preschool Educator. This is a full-time, hourly position. It’s an exciting opportunity for a creative educator eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals in a progressive, mission-driven, non-profit organization. You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities: • Co-teach a classroom in a cooperative, team situation using organizational strategies and critical thinking skills; • Value each child as capable, resilient, and rich with both wonder and knowledge and instinctively discover with the children in their curiosity and investigations about the world; • Implement time-management and behavior management strategies to adhere to daily classroom schedules including individual and group activities, classroom and playground times, enrichment projects, toileting/diapering, snacks/lunch, and rest/nap periods; • Use open-ended questioning strategies and positive redirection, as well as provide facilitative classroom skills; • Implement creative, hands-on activities using sensory and natural materials and based upon the interests of the children rather than simply based on designated themes; • Cooperate to complete electronic weekly lesson plans, daily activity reports for children, child assessments, and individual/group documentation strategies; • Partner daily with parents, infusing values in all classroom interactions and activities; • Conduct parent/educator conferences twice a year. Requirements • High School or equivalent. • Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment at Shalom Austin and required for all employees and independent contractors who work in the Early Childhood Program. • Demonstrated ability to learn and incorporate new philosophies and teaching strategies. • Ability to physically play with the children in the classroom and on the playground – including standing, walking, lifting (up to 35 lbs.), bending, and sitting on the floor. • Works well collaboratively in a team environment. • Proficient in the use of iPads/computers for use in daily reports, parent communication updates, etc. and/or quick to learn. • Positive Attitude and Self Motivated. • Passion for creativity, a values-based learning environment, and an educational philosophy centered around children as Constructivist Learners. • Pass all required criminal history background checks (which may, depending on the position you are hired for, include an FBI fingerprint check). • Adhere to our Mission, Core Values, and all HR policies and procedures. Preferred • Possess a Child Development Associate credential, degree in Education, or college coursework in child development. • 1+ Years of experience in Early Childhood Education. • Experience and/or degrees in a related field considered. Our great benefits • We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center, and offer you discounts on programs, including personal training. • We are a learning organization! Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education. • We offer outstanding medical insurance coverage through Cigna, and we’ll pay over 80% of the premium cost of our base plan on your behalf. • We provide life and long-term disability insurance, and we pay 100% of the cost for you. • You will have access to our amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP). • We understand that you need a work/life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we’ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule. • We’ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day.