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We are looking for enthusiastic, happy, self-motivated, committed, reliable and team-players preschool teachers for our locations in Brooklyn, New York Lead Teacher $20.00 - $22.00 hr Assistant Teacher $18.00 - $19.00 hr Depending on experience, certificates and education. Qualifications and Responsibilities: - We need team-players with great and positive attitude. You can learn, train and get more skills later with us. - Lead Teacher: Child Development Associate (CDA), Group Teacher, or Associates Degree in education or related field; Bachelors Degree in education or related field is preferred. - Plan and prepare lesson plans. - Interact with children through instructional methods to include play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, science and physical activities. - Commitment to the Profession – Demonstrates a commitment to early child education and effectiveness in enabling children to achieve high levels of developmental and academic growth. - Communication – Ability to read, write, and communicate using proper English grammar, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. - Focus on solutions. Able to react quickly with sound judgment and problem solving skills in complex and critical situations such as injuries and accidents. - Passionate about their job and love for children. - Creative. Smile and make children smile. - Childcare experience (Infants and toddlers preferred). - Bachelor Degree preferred. - W2, background check. Authorized to work in the US. Benefits: - Generous paid time off. - No nights, weekends, or holidays! - Flexible pay options to meet your needs. - Health benefits. - Employee mentoring including hands-on training, shadowing and support. - Tuition for children.

Young Judaea Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp, located in Red Hook, is a Hebrew dual-language camp for children entering Pre-K through 5th grade. No previous Hebrew experience is necessary to be part of the Sprout Brooklyn community. Sprout Brooklyn is a place where children from a wide spectrum of backgrounds join together to create a joyful, diverse community built on Jewish values, a connection to Israel and the Hebrew language. All of our Activity Specialists build their own informal Jewish education curricula based on Jewish values and creating a connection to Israel. They teach daily 30 minute lessons to campers entering Pre-K through entering 5th grade. Sprout Brooklyn values staff that are positive and flexible team players who are excited to spend the summer with young campers and staff. The ideal candidate is excited about camp life and feels comfortable wearing multiple hats and will never say that a task “isn’t their job”. Responsibilities Work with the Program Director to create weekly lesson plans Create and execute fun, age-appropriate activities Engage campers and help them develop new skills Run 30 minute lessons daily with groups of 12-14 campers Incorporate Jewish values, Hebrew and/or Israel education into activities whenever possible (assistance is provided if you do not have experience in this area) We are currently seeking specialists in the following areas: Music, Sports, Robotics, Yoga, Art, Dance, Hebrew, Martial Arts, Nature, Swim/Lifeguarding Requirements At least 18 years old Experience working with children ages 3-10 At least 2 years’ experience teaching specialty activity to children Experience attending or working at a summer camp (preferred, not required) Enthusiasm and the willingness to be silly Hebrew fluency is a plus (preferred, not required) Camp runs Monday - Friday from June 24 – August 16 with a week of staff training from June 17, 18, 20 & 23. The camp day is 8:30am – 4:00pm. Approximately 30 hours of pre-camp curriculum development.