3-Year-Old Classroom Assistant Teacher: Grow & Inspire

Asheville Jewish Community Center; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27+ paid days off

Bereavement leave

Free counseling (EAN)

Professional development

Tuition reimbursements

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Free childcare

Aquatics center membership

Meeting spaces access

Job summary

The Asheville Jewish Community Center's Shalom Children's Center seeks an Assistant Childcare Teacher for the 3-year-old classroom. You will collaborate with the Lead Teacher to implement lesson plans, support instruction, and foster a safe, caring environment in line with NC DCDEE standards.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers opportunities to work with families and colleagues, participate in ongoing professional development, and contribute to a supportive community in Asheville.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and working towards/AA with NCECC or degrees with NCECC.
• At least one year of preschool experience.
• Experience with Reggio-Emilia or emergent inquiry learning preferred.
• Strong teamwork, flexibility, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage with children and ensure safety.
• NC Qualifying Letter before start date and CPR/First Aid within 90 days.
• Basic computer proficiency (Outlook, Word, Zoom, communication apps).

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and child-centered learning.
• Foster children's social-emotional development and classroom community.
• Maintain safe, organized environments per NC DCDEE guidelines.
• Implement classroom schedule and lesson plans as directed by Lead Teacher.
• Assist in documenting individual children's growth.
• Build positive, professional relationships with children, families, and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication skills

Child safety awareness

Engagement with children

NC DCDEE guidelines knowledge

Reggio-Emilia approach

Education

High School Diploma

AA with NCECC

Associates or Bachelors in Early Childhood Education + NCECC

Associates or Bachelors in related field + NCECC

Tools

Outlook

Word

Zoom

Communication apps

Job description

The Asheville Jewish Community Center's Shalom Children's Center seeks an Assistant Childcare Teacher for the 3-year-old classroom. You will collaborate with the Lead Teacher to implement lesson plans, support instruction, and foster a safe, caring environment in line with NC DCDEE standards.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers opportunities to work with families and colleagues, participate in ongoing professional development, and contribute to a supportive community in Asheville.