Assistant Preschool Teacher

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ; Summit (NJ); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ is seeking an Assistant Teacher for our pre-k/4s class in Summit, NJ. The position offers either full-time (8:15 or 8:45 am to 2:45 pm) or part-time (8:45 am to 1:15 pm) hours and requires a Bachelor’s degree or education-related coursework; experience with young children, especially in a Jewish early childhood setting, is preferred.

You will join a collaborative educator team with a strong focus on professional development and child-centered

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in education or related field, or coursework related to development.
• Experience in a Jewish early childhood program preferred.
• Experience with young children.

Skills

Playfulness

Calm demeanor

Patience

Reliability

Dedication to Jewish education

Education

Bachelor’s degree or coursework in development/education

Experience in Jewish early childhood program preferred

Experience with young children

Job description

We are a play-based early childhood program, looking for an Assistant Teacher in our pre-k/4s class. The position can be full-time (8:15 or 8:45 am – 2:45 pm) or part-time (8:45 am – 1:15 pm). A Bachelor’s degree and experience working with young children is preferred, though a student working toward a degree in education or a related field will be considered. We offer a collaborative educator team with a strong focus on professional development. Contact Amy Damast, Director of Early Childhood & Family Engagement for more information.

Skills required:

• Playfulness and positive attitude
• Calm demeanor
• Patience
• Reliability and good work ethic
• Dedication to Jewish education

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or a related field, or college courses related to development
• Experience working in a Jewish early childhood program preferred
• Experience with young children