Assistant Childcare Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare

25+ paid days off

Job summary

Asheville Jewish Community Center in Asheville, NC seeks an Assistant Childcare Teacher for a 3-year-old classroom. You will support the Lead Teacher, implement plans, and foster social-emotional growth while ensuring NC DCDEE compliance.

Join a caring team that values safety, parent partnerships, and ongoing professional development. This full-time, non-exempt position offers competitive wages and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher with NC ECE Credential progression.
• One year of preschool experience.
• Experience with Reggio-Emilia or emergent inquiry approaches preferred.
• Strong teamwork, flexibility, and communication skills.
• NC Qualifying Letter before start date and CPR/First Aid within 90 days.
• Basic computer proficiency (Outlook, Word, Zoom).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Computer proficiency

Education

HS Diploma

AA with NCECC

ECE Degree + NCECC

Related field + NCECC

Job description

Assistant Childcare Teacher

Asheville Jewish Community Center Asheville, North Carolina, United States

About this position

Reports To: Early Childhood Education Director
Department: Shalom Children's Center
FLSA Classification: Full-Time, non-exempt
Pay Rate (hourly): $19.89-20.91/hr (40 hours p/week)

Overview

Join our welcoming JCC community as an Assistant Teacher (3-year-old classroom) in our Shalom Children's Center! The Assistant Teacher collaborates with the Lead Teacher to create a nurturing support system aimed at providing each child with the highest level of individualized care possible. This role works with the Lead Teacher to implement lesson plans, encourage social-emotional growth, and ensure compliance with NC DCDEE standards while fostering strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

What You'll Do

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

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma and
  • Working towards and AA with an NCECC (North Carolina Early Childhood Credential), or
  • Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education plus NCECC (North Carolina Early Childhood Credential)
  • Associates or Bachelors degree in a related field, plus an NCECC (North Carolina Early Childhood Credential)
• At least one year of experience in a preschool environment
• Experience implementing a Reggio-Emilia inspired or emergent inquiry learning approach, preferred
• Strong teamwork, flexibility, and communication skills
• Ability to actively engage with children and ensure their safety.
• NC Qualifying Letter (before start date) and CPR/First Aid certification (within 90 days of hire)
• Basic computer proficiency (Outlook, Word, Zoom, communication apps)

Why You'll Love Working Here

Full-time employees enjoy 27+ paid days off (including PTO, sick days, and floating holidays), paid bereavement leave, free counseling services through EAN, ongoing professional development, tuition reimbursements, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401k plan, FREE CHILDCARE, membership at our state-of-the-art aquatics center, and complimentary use of meeting spaces. You'll join a collaborative team that's been building community in Asheville for more than 80 years.

Salary Information

$19.89 - $20.91Hourly Wage