Pre-K Teacher / Early Childhood Judaic Teacher (Ages 1–5)
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What you'll do
- Create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
- Support children’s social-emotional development, independence, and overall growth
- Support Kindergarten readiness through developmentally appropriate early literacy, math, and social-emotional experiences
- Plan and implement play-based, process-oriented curriculum
- Build strong, responsive relationships with children and families
- Collaborate with teaching team and program leadership
- Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive classroom environment
- Plan and lead age-appropriate Judaic experiences across EC classrooms (ages 1–5)
- Introduce Jewish values, traditions, holidays, and Hebrew language in meaningful ways
- Use songs, storytelling, movement, and hands-on activities to engage young learners
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate Judaic learning into the broader classroom experience
What they're looking for
- Experience working with young children (Pre-K experience preferred)
- Strong understanding of early childhood development
- Background in Jewish education, Judaic studies, or relevant experience
- Ability to create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Warm, patient, and relationship-focused approach
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
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About the Role
Seattle Hebrew Academy’s Early Childhood program is seeking a warm, engaging, and experienced educator to serve in a dual role as a Pre-K and Early Childhood Judaic Teacher.
This position includes leading our Pre-K classroom while also supporting Judaic learning across all Early Childhood classrooms (ages 1–5). The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, values relationship-based care, and is excited to bring Jewish learning to life in meaningful, developmentally appropriate, and engaging ways.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-K Lead Teacher:
- Create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
- Support children’s social-emotional development, independence, and overall growth
- Support Kindergarten readiness through developmentally appropriate early literacy, math, and social-emotional experiences
- Plan and implement play-based, process-oriented curriculum
- Build strong, responsive relationships with children and families
- Collaborate with teaching team and program leadership
- Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive classroom environment
Early Childhood Judaic Teacher:
- Plan and lead age-appropriate Judaic experiences across EC classrooms (ages 1–5)
- Introduce Jewish values, traditions, holidays, and Hebrew language in meaningful ways
- Use songs, storytelling, movement, and hands-on activities to engage young learners
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate Judaic learning into the broader classroom experience
Qualifications
- Experience working with young children (Pre-K experience preferred)
- Strong understanding of early childhood development
- Background in Jewish education, Judaic studies, or relevant experience
- Ability to create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Warm, patient, and relationship-focused approach
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
What We’re Looking For
- An educator who is responsive, calm, and attuned to children’s needs
- Someone who values play-based, child-centered learning
- A teacher who can make Judaic learning joyful, meaningful, and accessible
- A collaborative team member who contributes positively to the school community
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Medical and dental benefits
- Federal and Jewish holidays off
- Winter break and summer break
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth
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