Infant Educator

The Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia in Fairfax is a nonprofit that builds community through programs based on Jewish values, including early childhood education, camps, fitness and aquatics, adult learning and inclusion services. Its early childhood program is hiring a full-time Infant Educator.

As an Educator, you will draw on your knowledge of child development, curriculum and Judaism to care for infants, monitor each child's development and learning, and share that progress with parents and directors.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma and education related to the care of children under 10
• Working knowledge of how young children grow and develop, and the ability to apply it in the classroom
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and protect children from harm
• Judaic knowledge or a willingness to learn
• Able to work independently in the classroom and as part of a team
• Child CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it
• Must meet background check and health requirements
• Preferred: a bachelor's degree in a child-related field or a CDA, a year or more of group-setting experience with children, and willingness to mentor colleagues