Childcare Educator

The Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC invites passionate, caring educators of all backgrounds to join our staff family. At Gan Ami, we provide a warm, individualized, and nurturing environment that encourages inquiry and treats every child with dignity, respect, and compassion.

As a member of our faculty, you will play a vital role in program development, maintaining high licensing standards, and fostering a learning community rooted in Jewish ethics and values.

Positions available

• We are currently seeking educators for the following schedules at our Whitefish Bay campus:
• Full-Time: Monday – Friday

Qualifications

A good candidate will have

• A genuine love and respect for children and families.
• A flexible mindset and a desire to be part of a collaborative learning community.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain/maintain First Aid and CPR certifications (free onsite training provided).

An ideal candidate will also have

• 1–2 years of experience in an ECE center, or similar experience (nanny, camp counselor, babysitting).
• Level 7+ on the Wisconsin Registry for Early Childhood.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of child development approaches.

About our school

Gan Ami is a YoungStar 5-Star provider and is nationally accredited by the NAC. We serve children from 6 weeks through K4, offering an inclusive environment where the health and safety of our staff and students is our top priority. As part of the JCC, we are committed to meeting the needs of the entire community through wellness, education, and social services.

Benefits

We're proud to provide a competitive salary and 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

• Health &
• Wellness: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
• Financial
• Security: Participation in a defined contribution 403B pension; Group Life and Disability Insurance (after one year of service).
• Work-Life
• Balance: Generous Paid Time Off, paid observance of secular and religious holidays and a 2-week sabbatical with a stipend every 3 years of employment.
• JCC
• Membership: Free full membership to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities.
• Program
• Discounts: Significant discounts on Gan Ami tuition, summer camps, after-school programs, and enrichment classes.

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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 dot org.