Lead Toddler Teacher – Judaic Twos Program FHJC Early Childhood Center Forest Hills, Queens

FHJC Early Childhood Center is seeking a warm, creative, and nurturing educator to lead our Judaic Twos classroom.

Our Reggio-inspired program celebrates children's natural curiosity while helping them develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning. Jewish values and traditions are thoughtfully woven throughout the curriculum, allowing children to build meaningful connections to their heritage through play, music, storytelling, holidays, and everyday experiences.

Qualifications

In compliance with NYC Department of Health Article 47:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (required per NYC DOH Article 47)
• NYS Early Childhood Certification (Birth–Grade 2) or an active study plan toward certification is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practice
• Experience with emergent curriculum and inquiry-based learning
• Comfortable teaching Jewish holidays, Shabbat, brachot, and mitzvot in an age-appropriate manner
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Must meet all NYC Department of Health Article 47 health and background check requirements

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, joyful, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Plan engaging experiences that encourage exploration, creativity, and social-emotional growth
• Integrate Jewish values and traditions into daily classroom life
• Observe and support each child's individual development
• Foster strong relationships with children and families
• Collaborate with assistant teachers, specialists, and administration
• Maintain classroom documentation and portfolios
• Attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities

Position Details

• Five mornings per week
• 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Forest Hills, Queens
• Salary commensurate with experience

If you love working with toddlers and helping young children develop a joyful connection to learning and Jewish life, we'd love to hear from you.

Forest Hills Jewish Center Early Childhood Program is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Pay: $31.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your current certification status. Do you hold a NYS Early Childhood Teaching Certificate (Birth–Grade 2), and if not, are you actively working toward one? Please include your highest level of education completed.

Work Location: In person