Job Description
Midtown Jewish Preschool | Miami, FL
Midtown Jewish Preschool is a Reggio-inspired preschool community where children’s curiosity, creativity, and individuality are celebrated. We are growing our team and currently hiring for multiple early childhood education positions serving toddlers through PreK.
We are seeking nurturing, collaborative educators who are excited to create meaningful, child-centered learning experiences rooted in play, exploration, relationships, and community.
Current Open Positions
• Young Toddler Support Staff
• Toddler Co-Teacher
• Three-Year-Old Lead Teacher
• PreK Judaics Teacher
• PreK General Studies Teacher (VPK certification preferred)
Whether you are an experienced educator or an emerging teacher looking to grow within a supportive school community, we’d love to connect with you.
About Us
At Midtown Jewish Preschool, we believe early childhood educators are professionals doing deeply meaningful work that shapes children, families, and community life. Our classrooms are calm, joyful, relationship-centered environments where teachers are supported through mentorship, collaboration, and ongoing professional development.
We value curiosity, reflective teaching, teamwork, and strong relationships with children and families. Jewish experience is welcomed but not required. We value educators who are open, collaborative, and eager to learn within a Jewish school community.
What You’ll Do
Depending on the role, responsibilities may include:
• Create warm, engaging classroom environments for toddlers and preschoolers
• Support learning through play, exploration, inquiry, and relationship-building
• Foster children’s social-emotional growth and positive peer interactions
• Observe children thoughtfully and plan based on their interests and developmental needs
• Practice positive behavior guidance and responsive classroom management
• Collaborate closely with co-teachers, specialists, and families
• Incorporate Jewish values, traditions, and celebrations in developmentally appropriate ways (for Judaics roles)
• Participate in ongoing professional development, mentorship, and reflective practice
• Help maintain organized, safe, and nurturing classroom spaces
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Successful educators at MJP:
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families
• Create calm, joyful classrooms where children feel safe and engaged
• Work collaboratively with teaching teams and school leadership
• Communicate professionally and warmly with families and colleagues
• Approach teaching with curiosity, flexibility, and professionalism
• Contribute positively to the culture of the school community
Qualifications
Qualifications vary by role, but ideal candidates may have:
• Experience working with young children in early childhood settings
• CDA, associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or coursework in Early Childhood Education or related fields preferred
• VPK certification preferred for PreK General Studies Teacher candidates
• Strong communication skills and English fluency
• Nurturing, collaborative, and reflective approach to teaching
• Reggio-inspired, play-based, or child-centered teaching experience preferred
• Willingness to work within a Jewish school community
We welcome candidates from both traditional and alternative pathways to early childhood education, including emerging educators eager to grow professionally through mentorship and coaching. Research in early childhood Jewish education shows that many successful educators enter the field through nontraditional pathways and thrive with strong support systems and professional development.
Compensation & Benefits
• $42,000–$58,000
• Choice of 10- or 12-month contracts for eligible roles
• All federal/legal holidays off
• All Jewish holidays off
• 5 personal PTO days to start, with 1 additional day added each year of employment
• Kosher lunch is provided daily
• Supportive, collaborative school culture
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the school community
Schedule
Full-time and select part-time opportunities are available, depending on the position.
Why Join Midtown Jewish Preschool?
At MJP, teachers are valued as professionals and important members of our community. We invest in educator support, mentorship, collaboration, and long-term growth because we believe strong educators are the foundation of strong schools and thriving families. This reflects broader findings across the early childhood field showing that professional development, mentorship, and supportive workplace culture improve educator confidence, effectiveness, and retention.
If you are looking for a school community where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on young children and families, we’d love to hear from you.
About ElevatEd: This school partners with ElevatEd, a national initiative supporting Jewish early childhood education through educator recruitment, professional development, mentorship, and hiring support. Some job postings may appear through ElevatEd’s hiring platform, but this position is directly with the school listed in the posting.
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