Long-Term Substitute Early Childhood Teacher

About the role

The Douglas Family Early Childhood Center at Sinai Akiba Academy seeks an experienced educator to serve as a long‑term substitute for children ages 18 months to 5 years. This position supports a play‑based, inquiry‑driven curriculum and may transition to a permanent role.

Key responsibilities

• Design and facilitate play‑based, inquiry‑driven learning experiences grounded in child development.
• Create nurturing, predictable environments that promote wellness, emotional regulation, independence, and belonging.
• Adapt activities and the learning environment to meet individual and group needs.
• Observe, document, and reflect on student learning to inform instruction and communicate growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure coherence across classrooms and shared professional practices.
• Model and teach positive social skills, emotional regulation, and conflict‑resolution techniques.
• Maintain open, respectful communication with parents/guardians about each child’s progress.
• Teach the meaning and sensory experience of Jewish holidays and rituals as outlined in the ECC Jewish Education Curriculum Guide.

Required profile

• Experience working with early childhood children (18 months‑5 years).
• Familiarity with play‑based, inquiry‑driven pedagogy.
• Ability to teach Jewish holidays, rituals, and related cultural content.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with families and staff.
• Commitment to the school’s core values of community, academic excellence, kindness, ethical responsibility, soulful intention, and love for Israel.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary within a collaborative teaching community.
• Supportive, diverse faculty and a warm, nurturing learning environment.
• Professional development aligned with early childhood research.