Afternoon Childcare Pro: Play & Grow with Kids

Jewish Community Center of Greater KC; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual membership to The J

Discounts on personal training, CrossF

theatre shows and more

Continuing education and professional

development opportunities

Great Overland Park location just a

mile south of The J

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center of Greater KC in Overland Park is seeking a part-time child care assistant to support early childhood classrooms from 12:30pm to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. This role offers hands-on interaction with children, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities include facilitating activities, helping with transitions, maintaining safety, assisting with meals and hygiene, and keeping spaces clean.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, strongly preferred
• Experience working with children, strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Engage with children through play, reading, and activities.
• Help guide children through daily transitions, like cleanup time and meals.
• Keep a watchful eye on all children to ensure a safe, positive environment.
• Assist with lunchtime, snack time, and hygiene tasks.
• Disinfect toys, wipe down tables, and organize classroom materials.
• Assist co‑teachers in lesson plan implementation and build positive relationships with staff and families.
• Maintain KDHE requirements at all times, including attending training and professional development.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Jewish Community Center of Greater KC in Overland Park is seeking a part-time child care assistant to support early childhood classrooms from 12:30pm to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. This role offers hands-on interaction with children, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities include facilitating activities, helping with transitions, maintaining safety, assisting with meals and hygiene, and keeping spaces clean.