The Giving Tree Family
At Giving Tree Early Learning, you don't just join a team of like-minded educators, you also join a family. We pride ourselves on our connections and support of each other professionally and personally. As an educator at Giving Tree, you will have the opportunity to explore your own personal journey within the Reggio Emilia philosophy and to create dialogue and growth with a team of professionals who truly have the best interest of the children at heart. The soul of our program is derived from the relationships we build with our families, children and colleagues. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a daily difference in the lives of children and thrive in an environment of reflection and spontaneity, then Giving Tree Early Learning may be a good fit for you!
Our program operates on a 180 day school calendar from August-May. All positions are salaried and are full time unless otherwise specified. The positions begin at 7:45 AM and the school day ends at 4:00 PM following our 3:30 PM dismissal. There may be periodic requirements outside of the school day that may include staff meetings, conferences, and family engagement events.
Lead Teacher
Requirements:
-Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field preferred.
-CDA applicants and associate's degrees will be considered with previous early childhood experience.
-Be proficient with Google applications, Microsoft Office and basic technology.
-Have excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing.
-Be able to read and write English fluently.
-Be open to the Reggio Emilia philosophy and to learn about Jewish traditions and customs.
-Must be able to meet the physical demands of working with young children.
-Possess an ability to collaborate and work across various classroom environments.
-Have a passion for working with children and their families.
-Comfortable independently seeking solutions and asking for help when needed.
-Intrinsically motivated to grow professionally
-Have strong organizational skills
-Have working knowledge about early childhood development and milestones for the classroom age.
-Must utilize redirection and conflict resolution in the classroom.
-Must submit to fingerprinting/ background check, drug test and TB test per licensing regulations.
-Familiarity with Conscious Discipline, Responsive Classroom and the Reggio Emilia philosophy is preferred.
Responsibilities:
Lead teachers are responsible for- curriculum development, documentation, communication including blog posts, classroom environment, Reggio inspired activities, assessments and reports, parent/teacher conferences, 20+hours of professional development annually, collaborations and program wide events/environments. The Lead teacher is responsible for maintaining compliance with all licensing and regulatory standards including Paths to QUALITY, NAEYC Accreditation and Giving Tree Early Learning program standards.
Benefits:
Paid personal and sick days, optional vision/dental insurance, short term disability, tuition discount for children enrolled in Giving Tree Early Learning, Referral Rewards program, continuing education support, professional development stipend, retention bonus, retirement option, discounted gym membership at the JCC, salaried, 180 day school calendar- summers off.
Assistant Teacher
Requirements:
-Must have a minimum of a CDA -OR- agree to begin a CDA program within 1 year of hire. Related degrees will be considered as well as students currently enrolled in ECE or Education classes.
-Preferred 2 years experience working within an early childhood program.
-Be proficient with Google applications, Microsoft Office and basic technology.
-Have strong communication skills
-Be able to read and write English fluently.
-Be open to the Reggio Emilia philosophy and to learn about Jewish traditions and customs.
-Must be able to meet the physical demands of working with young children.
-Possess an ability to collaborate and work across various classroom environments.
-Have a passion for working with children and their families.
-Comfortable independently seeking solutions and asking for help when needed.
-Intrinsically motivated to grow professionally
-Have basic knowledge about early childhood development and milestones for the classroom age.
-Must utilize redirection and conflict resolution in the classroom.
-Must complete annual CPR certification
-Must submit to a fingerprinting/ background check, drug test and TB test per licensing regulations
Responsibilities:
Assistant teachers are responsible for providing classroom support and to assist in the education of young children. The Assistant teacher must be able to work collaboratively and independently when needed. Other responsibilities include attendance at staff meetings, 20+hours of professional development annually, and participation in collaborations and program wide events/environments. The Assistant teacher is responsible for maintaining compliance with all licensing and regulatory standards including Paths to QUALITY, NAEYC Accreditation and Giving Tree Early Learning program standards.
Benefits:
Paid personal and sick days, optional vision/dental insurance, short term disability, tuition discount for children enrolled in Giving Tree Early Learning, Referral Rewards program, continuing education support, professional development stipend, retention bonus, retirement option, discounted gym membership at the JCC, salaried, 180 day school calendar- summers off.
Aftercare Teacher
Requirements:
-Positions: 1 to 6 PM or 3:30 to 6 PM
-Must have experience working with young children.
-Be proficient with Google applications, Microsoft Office and basic technology.
-Have strong communication skills
-Be able to read and write English fluently.
-Be open to the Reggio Emilia philosophy and to learn about Jewish traditions and customs.
-Must be able to meet the physical demands of working with young children.
-Have a passion for working with children and their families.
-Comfortable independently seeking solutions and asking for help when needed.
-Must utilize redirection and conflict resolution in the classroom.
-Must complete annual CPR certification
-Must submit to a fingerprinting/ background check, drug test and TB test per licensing regulations
Responsibilities:
Aftercare teachers are responsible for providing supervision and care for children in the Giving Tree program. The Aftercare teacher must be able to work collaboratively and independently when needed. Other responsibilities include 12 hours of professional development annually, and compliance with all State mandated trainings/requirements. The Aftercare teacher is responsible for maintaining adherence to all licensing and regulatory standards including Paths to QUALITY, NAEYC Accreditation and Giving Tree Early Learning program standards.
Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate, 180 day school calendar-summers off
Substitute Teacher
Requirements:
-Must have a minimum of 2 years experience working within an early childhood program.
-Be proficient with Google applications, Microsoft Office and basic technology.
-Have strong communication skills
-Be able to read and write English fluently.
-Be open to the Reggio Emilia philosophy and to learn about Jewish traditions and customs.
-Must be able to meet the physical demands of working with young children.
-Possess an ability to collaborate and work across various classroom environments.
-Have a passion for working with children and their families.
-Comfortable independently seeking solutions and asking for help when needed.
-Intrinsically motivated to grow professionally
-Have basic knowledge about early childhood development and milestones for the classroom age.
-Must utilize redirection and conflict resolution in the classroom.
-Must complete annual CPR certification
-Must submit to a fingerprinting/ background check, drug test and TB test per licensing regulations
Responsibilities:
Substitute teachers are responsible for providing classroom support and to assist in the education of young children. The substitute teacher must be able to work collaboratively and independently when needed. Other responsibilities include 12 hours of professional development annually, and compliance with all State mandated trainings/requirements. The Substitute teacher is responsible for maintaining adherence to all licensing and regulatory standards including Paths to QUALITY, NAEYC Accreditation and Giving Tree Early Learning program standards.
Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate, 180 day school calendar-summers off
Our program operates on a 180 day school calendar from August-May. All positions are salaried and are full time unless otherwise specified. The positions begin at 7:45 AM and the school day ends at 4:00 PM following our 3:30 PM dismissal. There may be periodic requirements outside of the school day that may include staff meetings, conferences, and family engagement events.
Lead Teacher
Requirements:
-Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field preferred.
-CDA applicants and associate's degrees will be considered with previous early childhood experience.
-Be proficient with Google applications, Microsoft Office and basic technology.
-Have excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing.
-Be able to read and write English fluently.
-Be open to the Reggio Emilia philosophy and to learn about Jewish traditions and customs.
-Must be able to meet the physical demands of working with young children.
-Possess an ability to collaborate and work across various classroom environments.
-Have a passion for working with children and their families.
-Comfortable independently seeking solutions and asking for help when needed.
-Intrinsically motivated to grow professionally
-Have strong organizational skills
-Have working knowledge about early childhood development and milestones for the classroom age.
-Must utilize redirection and conflict resolution in the classroom.
-Must submit to fingerprinting/ background check, drug test and TB test per licensing regulations.
-Familiarity with Conscious Discipline, Responsive Classroom and the Reggio Emilia philosophy is preferred.
Responsibilities:
Lead teachers are responsible for- curriculum development, documentation, communication including blog posts, classroom environment, Reggio inspired activities, assessments and reports, parent/teacher conferences, 20+hours of professional development annually, collaborations and program wide events/environments. The Lead teacher is responsible for maintaining compliance with all licensing and regulatory standards including Paths to QUALITY, NAEYC Accreditation and Giving Tree Early Learning program standards.
Benefits:
Paid personal and sick days, optional vision/dental insurance, short term disability, tuition discount for children enrolled in Giving Tree Early Learning, Referral Rewards program, continuing education support, professional development stipend, retention bonus, retirement option, discounted gym membership at the JCC, salaried, 180 day school calendar- summers off.
Assistant Teacher
Requirements:
-Must have a minimum of a CDA -OR- agree to begin a CDA program within 1 year of hire. Related degrees will be considered as well as students currently enrolled in ECE or Education classes.
-Preferred 2 years experience working within an early childhood program.
-Be proficient with Google applications, Microsoft Office and basic technology.
-Have strong communication skills
-Be able to read and write English fluently.
-Be open to the Reggio Emilia philosophy and to learn about Jewish traditions and customs.
-Must be able to meet the physical demands of working with young children.
-Possess an ability to collaborate and work across various classroom environments.
-Have a passion for working with children and their families.
-Comfortable independently seeking solutions and asking for help when needed.
-Intrinsically motivated to grow professionally
-Have basic knowledge about early childhood development and milestones for the classroom age.
-Must utilize redirection and conflict resolution in the classroom.
-Must complete annual CPR certification
-Must submit to a fingerprinting/ background check, drug test and TB test per licensing regulations
Responsibilities:
Assistant teachers are responsible for providing classroom support and to assist in the education of young children. The Assistant teacher must be able to work collaboratively and independently when needed. Other responsibilities include attendance at staff meetings, 20+hours of professional development annually, and participation in collaborations and program wide events/environments. The Assistant teacher is responsible for maintaining compliance with all licensing and regulatory standards including Paths to QUALITY, NAEYC Accreditation and Giving Tree Early Learning program standards.
Benefits:
Paid personal and sick days, optional vision/dental insurance, short term disability, tuition discount for children enrolled in Giving Tree Early Learning, Referral Rewards program, continuing education support, professional development stipend, retention bonus, retirement option, discounted gym membership at the JCC, salaried, 180 day school calendar- summers off.
Aftercare Teacher
Requirements:
-Positions: 1 to 6 PM or 3:30 to 6 PM
-Must have experience working with young children.
-Be proficient with Google applications, Microsoft Office and basic technology.
-Have strong communication skills
-Be able to read and write English fluently.
-Be open to the Reggio Emilia philosophy and to learn about Jewish traditions and customs.
-Must be able to meet the physical demands of working with young children.
-Have a passion for working with children and their families.
-Comfortable independently seeking solutions and asking for help when needed.
-Must utilize redirection and conflict resolution in the classroom.
-Must complete annual CPR certification
-Must submit to a fingerprinting/ background check, drug test and TB test per licensing regulations
Responsibilities:
Aftercare teachers are responsible for providing supervision and care for children in the Giving Tree program. The Aftercare teacher must be able to work collaboratively and independently when needed. Other responsibilities include 12 hours of professional development annually, and compliance with all State mandated trainings/requirements. The Aftercare teacher is responsible for maintaining adherence to all licensing and regulatory standards including Paths to QUALITY, NAEYC Accreditation and Giving Tree Early Learning program standards.
Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate, 180 day school calendar-summers off
Substitute Teacher
Requirements:
-Must have a minimum of 2 years experience working within an early childhood program.
-Be proficient with Google applications, Microsoft Office and basic technology.
-Have strong communication skills
-Be able to read and write English fluently.
-Be open to the Reggio Emilia philosophy and to learn about Jewish traditions and customs.
-Must be able to meet the physical demands of working with young children.
-Possess an ability to collaborate and work across various classroom environments.
-Have a passion for working with children and their families.
-Comfortable independently seeking solutions and asking for help when needed.
-Intrinsically motivated to grow professionally
-Have basic knowledge about early childhood development and milestones for the classroom age.
-Must utilize redirection and conflict resolution in the classroom.
-Must complete annual CPR certification
-Must submit to a fingerprinting/ background check, drug test and TB test per licensing regulations
Responsibilities:
Substitute teachers are responsible for providing classroom support and to assist in the education of young children. The substitute teacher must be able to work collaboratively and independently when needed. Other responsibilities include 12 hours of professional development annually, and compliance with all State mandated trainings/requirements. The Substitute teacher is responsible for maintaining adherence to all licensing and regulatory standards including Paths to QUALITY, NAEYC Accreditation and Giving Tree Early Learning program standards.
Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate, 180 day school calendar-summers off
