Early Childhood Movement Specialist

What You'll Do

The ECC Movement specialist is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate sports and physical activities for children ages 13 months through 5 years old.  In this role, the movement specialist will lead indoor and outdoor activities groups of 8 - 18 children at a time and engage with and respond to their needs in a positive and courteous manner.  The ideal candidate cultivates the love of play in a non-competitive atmosphere while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

• Create and deliver structured physical activity programs tailored for young children, encompassing various age groups and abilities
• Evaluate children's physical development, track progress, and provide feedback to children, parents, and educators
• Work with educators to seamlessly incorporate movement and physical education into the early childhood curriculum
• Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in compliance with relevant regulations, including proper supervision and safe environments
• Stay current with research in physical education and movement science, and potentially conduct workshops or training for other professionals
• Encourage children's participation and motivation in physical activities to achieve fitness and developmental goals
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, co-workers, parents, and children
• Positive, friendly, outgoing, and possess excellent customer service skills
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, dependable, and articulate, and strong work ethic
• Exhibit professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to accept guidance and supervision
• Must be a team player who works collaboratively with classroom teachers and other specialists to support an integrated approach to learning
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and develop and follow realistic action plans
• Familiarity with child-centered, developmentally appropriate practices and a commitment to creating an inclusive, joyful learning environment.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate physical activities for children 13 months through 5 years
• Must emphasize safe play, teamwork development, and self-esteem. 
• Oversee the upkeep of the basketball gymnasium 
• Assist in ECC classrooms as needed

Perks!

• 401K Contributions
•  JCafe Discount 
• Complimentary Gym Fitness Membership
• EAP
• Early Childhood Education & Youth Camp Tuition Discount

What You'll Bring

• A bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, kinesiology, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience and/or education in movement, physical education, early childhood education, or related fields such as music, dance, theatre, or child development
• Ability to organize and lead engaging movement sessions that support physical, social, and emotional development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers and engage in difficult conversations
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practice

Schedule
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Let's Talk Money:
$12.12- $14.68 / HR Depending on Experience

The New Orleans Jewish Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At the New Orleans Jewish Community Center (NOJCC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The NOJCC expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of NOJCC employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. The NOJCC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which NOJCC has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.