Employment

If you believe in children and their ability to learn through play, culture and self-care, we would love to hear from you!
We’re always interested in finding Lead, Assistant, Floating and Substitute Teachers.

Please email resume to jecanchorage@gmail.com 
If you have questions, please call us at (907) 337-1672.

We are a center providing early education preschool and school-aged afterschool and camp programs.

You would be expected to work cooperatively with the other members of our team to create and maintain a clean, safe, loving environment. In return, we offer a supportive and positive work environment, room for advancement, and paid Federal and Jewish holidays.

GED or high school diploma required for all positions. Early Childhood professional development or higher education a plus. Experience in the field is expected. You must have or be willing to get CPR/First Aid certification and Food handler's certification. You must have three references and be able to clear fingerprint background checks. You must be willing to complete a minimum of 24 hours of professional development throughout the coming year. Municipality designated Child Development Leader (CDL), SEED Level 6 or higher, current CDA or in-process CDA preferred. Completed CDA or equivalent required for lead positions within six months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

JEC Workplace Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid federal and Jewish holidays
  • CDA reimbursement
  • Professional Development training
  • Supportive team atmosphere
  • Opportunities for advancement 
  • High standards of quality and excellence in early childhood education
  • Highly regarded as an exceptional public center in Anchorage
  • We highly value and teach multiculturalism and diversity
  • Open to all, 95% of staff and students are from non-Jewish backgrounds
  • Currently offering 6 classrooms and a school age program beginning at at 3 month through 15 years.
  • A growing program, expanding with additional classrooms in the near future
  • Campus sits on 5 acres of our own forested land
  • Centrally located at Muldoon and Northern Lights
  • Center hours are from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Monthly Date Night program runs the second Saturday each month from 5-9pm
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.