Society Hill Synagogue Playschool is seeking a dynamic, warm, and experienced preschool teacher to join our team in the infant-toddler class. The Lead Teacher will participate in all aspects of the Playschool program and work closely with assistant teachers to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and to support the academic and social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care.

This is a full-time position starting June 1, 2021. The compensation package is commensurate with experience and includes health insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures and maintains a healthy, safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
• Models and supports consistent expectations for behavior and procedures for conflict resolution.
• Attends to children’s physical needs, including feeding, dressing, diapering/toileting, and health and wellness as needed.
• Supervises and trains assistant teachers and updates them on all matters concerning the classroom and curriculum.
• Develops weekly lesson plans with assistant teachers’ input to nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development.
• Uses creative approaches that engage children, appeal to multiple intelligences, and acknowledge individual learning differences.
• Communicates and collaborates regularly with parents, in person, and using a variety of media.
• Leads parent-teacher conferences, writes conference reports, and compiles examples of children’s work.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional development opportunities offered by Playschool.

PLAYSCHOOL OPERATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

After three months of remote learning, Society Hill Synagogue Playschool resumed in-person learning on July 13, 2020, and has operated since then without interruption. In consultation with our staff and COVID-19 Risk Mitigation and Safety Committee, we implemented an updated, comprehensive health and safety policy. We have invested significantly in air purification and ventilation systems, PPE, contactless thermometers, contactless hand sanitizer dispensers, and tents, and other equipment for even more outdoor activities. Sanitization, always a high priority at the school, was adapted for COVID-19 prevention. Everyone is required to wear masks, including all children age 2 or older, and a daily health screening is conducted in person prior to entry into the school.