Assistant Childcare Teacher - 3-year-old classroom

Asheville, Inc; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare

27+ paid days off

Bereavement leave

Counseling services

Tuition reimbursement

Vision, life, and disability insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Shalom Children's Center at Asheville JCC seeks an Assistant Childcare Teacher for the 3-year-old classroom. You will collaborate with the Lead Teacher to provide individualized care, implement lesson plans, and support social-emotional growth within NC DCDEE guidelines.

The role focuses on teamwork, safety, and engaging with children and families, with opportunities to contribute to a long-standing Asheville community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher with NC ECE credential.
• AA/Associates or Bachelors in ECE plus NC ECE Credential.
• Associates or Bachelors in a related field plus NC ECE Credential.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School Diploma

AA with NC ECE Credential

Associates/Bachelors in Early Childhood Education + NC ECE Credential

Associates/Bachelors in related field + NC ECE Credential

Job description

Position:Assistant Childcare Teacher - 3-year-old classroom

Location: Asheville, NC

Job Id:111

# of Openings:1

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 Diplomaand
  • 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.