The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center in Manhattan (MMJCCM) is looking for a Leave Replacement for a Nursery School Associate Teacher to join the Saul and Carole Zabar Nursery School. The Saul and Carol Zabar Nursery School is a Reggio-inspired, Jewish-values-based, child-centered school where students are respected as citizens with powerful ideas and voices. Teachers facilitate learning by working collaboratively with children as researchers, guiding and following the interests of the group.

We are an inclusive school that celebrates the developmental differences of each child. Teachers support each child's learning, their connections with one another, their achievements, and their points of view by making their work visible through many forms of documentation. Teachers partner with families to build a strong classroom and schoolwide community. Our teachers are learners and leaders, whose voices and ideas shape the school around them.

We are seeking a teacher who shares a belief in school community and progressive pedagogy. Reporting to the Nursery School Director, we are looking for an Associate Teacher who shares a belief in school community and progressive pedagogy.

This is a temporary, leave replacement position. The anticipated duration of this position is September 8th, 2026 to January 15th, 2027. The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center in Manhattan reserves the right to extend, shorten, or otherwise modify the length of this position at any time based on business needs.

The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center of Manhattan

Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates a welcoming and vibrant environment where individuals from all walks of life come together to connect, grow, and learn. Rooted in Jewish values, it is a cornerstone of the Upper West Side that provides something for every stage of life through a multifaceted array of offerings, spanning comprehensive children's and family programs, cutting-edge health and wellness, thought-provoking arts and culture, and vital social services. It imagines Jewish life that is inclusive and diverse, creating a supportive space for people of all backgrounds to engage, nurture their well-being, and find a deep sense of belonging.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working collaboratively with various teaching teams
• Open to learning about the Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy and Jewish values as they pertain to work with children
• Supporting teaching teams with observation and documentation
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Director or Associate Director as needed

Please note that this job description is not intended to cover or list in full the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree (or in progress) in a related field
• Relevant experience

WHAT WE OFFER

• Supportive, mission-driven work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
• Access to all the JCC's cultural, learning, arts, and film programs
• Investment in professional development and leadership skills
• Free fitness membership for the pool and health club

COMPENSATION

• This position offers a pay rate of $25,000, paid biweekly over the duration of the assignment.

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, marital status and civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic as established and protected by applicable federal, state or local law.