The Washington DCJCC Preschool is a year-round full-day Early Childhood Program in a progressive and dynamic environment. Our emergent curriculum is project-based (Reggio-inspired), and we are searching for team members who enjoy inspiring young children to learn though exploration and investigation.We serve children ages 2–5 in a program that appreciates the uniqueness of individual children.
Requirements for full-time positions
Our Lead Teachers must have a degree (BA/BS or CDA) in early childhood education or child development, and be flexible, energetic and warm. They must also have a strong understanding of and respect for a Reggio-inspired philosophy. See additional requirements listed below. Assistant teachers must have a degree (bachelor's or associate's) and also be flexible, energetic and warm and committed to a Reggio-inspired philosophy. All candidates must also have some Judaic knowledge. Good communication skills with children and adults are necessary as well as a desire for continued learning and professional development.
Familiarity with the Reggio curriculum required for all lead teachers; teaching experience with a Reggio-inspired curriculum a plus.
Preschool Substitute Teacher positions available for part-time work
- Great benefits while earning child care practicum hours or an hourly salary:
- Flexible hours
- Convenient location (Dupont Circle)
- Free Fitness Center membership
Requirements for Substitute Teachers
Our teachers should have some child development experience and be flexible, energetic and warm. Candidates should also have some Judaic knowledge. Good communication skills with children and adults are necessary as well as a desire for continued learning and professional development. Experience with a Reggio-inspired curriculum a plus.
Benefits and Salary
For Full-Time Teachers and Registrar:
This is a full-time position offering great benefits: a competitive salary, a health plan with dental and vision options; vacation and sick leave; and a free Fitness Membership to the 16th Street J. Salary commensurate with experience and education. Lead Teachers start at $35,000. Assistant Teachers start at $30,000.
For Part-Time Positions:
Part-time positions includes a free Fitness Membership to the 16th Street J. The pay for substitute teachers is $12/hour or practicum credit for undergraduate or graduate education programs.
How to Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter detailing your experience with children and why you would like to work here. We will contact you to schedule a two-part interview. Job placement is contingent upon a cleared Background Check.
Do not send a generic cover letter; you must detail some of your reasons why we should hire you as an educator in our school.
Send your resume and cover letter to
Sarah Rabin Spira, Director, Early Childhood, Youth and Family Programs
t. 202-777-3278
e. sarahr@washingtondcjcc.org
More Information
The school open 7:30 am–6:00 pm. Full-time teachers are scheduled for 42 hour weeks (including five hours for breaks). {Part-time teaching hours vary by availability and need.
We check references and do background checks for all potential employees.
Lead Teacher Qualifications, per DC Licensing Regulations
334.1 A teacher shall be at least twenty (20) years of age and meet one of the following requirements:
(a) An associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or early childhood development;
(b) An associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, at least fifteen (15) credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or early childhood development, and at least one (1) year supervised experience working with children in a licensed District of Columbia Child Development Center or its equivalent in another jurisdiction;
(c) At least forty-eight (48) credit hours from an accredited college or university, at least fifteen (15) credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or early childhood development, and at least two (2) years supervised experience working with children in a licensed District of Columbia Child Development Center or its equivalent in another jurisdiction;
(d) A valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, specifying that the individual is qualified for the assigned age classification; or
(e) Satisfactory completion of a child care certification course of no less than 90 hours from an accredited college or university, approved by the Director of the Department of Health or his/her designee, and at least three (3) years supervised experience working with children in a licensed District of Columbia Child Development Center or its equivalent in another jurisdiction.
334.2 For the purposes of this section, early childhood development and early childhood education shall include the courses listed in subsection 332.3 of this Chapter.
For the purposes of this section, early childhood development or early childhood education includes the following subject areas:
(a) Growth and development of infants, toddlers, and/or children;
(b) Care and education of children with special needs and/or exceptionality;
(c) Health and physical education of infants, toddlers, and/or children;
(d) Play therapy;
(e) Language development and/or early literacy;
(f) Children’s literature;
(g) Arts education;
(h) Child, adolescent, educational and/or abnormal psychology;
(i) Nutrition for children;
(j) Family development;
(k) Methods of teaching;
(l) Classroom management;
(m) Curriculum programs and activities for infants, toddlers, and/or children;
(n) Educational evaluation and measurement;
(o) Early Childhood Development or Youth Development administration;
(p) Diversity; and
(q) Any other area as determined by the Director.
More Information about DC Child Care Licensing
Contact
Sarah Rabin Spira, Director, Early Childhood, Youth and Family Programs
t. 202-777-3278
e. sarahr@washingtondcjcc.org