The Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC invites passionate and caring educators of all backgrounds to join our family of staff as a Part-Time Early Childhood Teacher at our Gan Ami Early Childhood Education campus in Mequon.

This vital "morning opener" position works with our youngest learners (ages 6 weeks–12 months), ensuring they have a warm, peaceful start to their day.

• Schedule: Monday through Friday

• Hours: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

• Status: Part-Time

Position Summary

As a member of our faculty, you will be responsible for creating a positive, warm, and nurturing environment for infants during the early morning drop-off hours. Teachers in our program ensure that children are consistently treated with dignity, respect, and compassion from the moment they arrive. You will also promote the JCC’s mission through program compliance, supervision, and implementation of our philosophy of inquiry and open-ended thought.

A good candidate will have:

• A genuine love and respect for children and families.

• Reliability and punctuality (essential for our early morning opening).

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications (free training available onsite for hired staff).

An ideal candidate will also have:

• 1-2 years of experience in Early Childhood Education (ECE).

• Experience specifically with infants in a group setting.

• Level 7+ on the Wisconsin Registry for Early Childhood.

• Demonstrated knowledge of child development and different ECE approaches.

All candidates are encouraged to apply, including assistant teachers and those looking for supplemental morning hours.

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About Our School

Gan Ami Early Childhood Education serves families with children ages 6 weeks through K4 at two unique sites – Mequon & Whitefish Bay. Gan Ami is rated by the State of Wisconsin as a YoungStar 5-star provider and has earned national accreditation from the Association for Early Learning Leaders’ National Accreditation Commission (NAC).

The JCC is a non-profit social services agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values, committed to meeting the ever-changing needs of the entire community. We provide inclusive wellness, education, and community services for members and guests of all backgrounds. The health and safety of our family of staff is a top priority.

Visit jccmilwaukee.org/ganami to learn more about our school.

Benefits

What do we offer?

We’re proud to provide a competitive salary and a comprehensive Total Talent Rewards package designed to recognize and support our people. Our culture prioritizes balance, growth, and well-being, with generous perks that help our employees thrive both at work and beyond.

Listed below are some of the benefits that make the JCC a great place to work:

• Participation in a defined contribution 403(b) retirement plan
• A commitment to professional development

Uniquely JCC Benefits

• JCC Membership. Every active staff member receives a full JCC membership at no cost which includes membership to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities.
• JCC Program Discounts. Employees receive significant discounts on virtually all programs offered at the JCC including early childhood education, camps, before & after school, fitness & aquatics classes, cultural, and enrichment programs.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call (414) 964-4444 or contact us at hr at jccmilwaukee.org.