Assistant Teacher

Jewish Community Center Works; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

JCC membership access

Professional development

Community activities

Job summary

Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester is seeking a Lead Teacher to provide high-quality care and education for children from infancy through school age, ensuring a nurturing and safe learning environment.

The role involves implementing developmentally appropriate activities, supporting daily routines, and collaborating with staff to communicate with families and maintain program standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professionalism, collaboration, reliability, and commitment to early childhood education.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement developmentally appropriate activitiesthat support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in young children.
• Support daily care routines including feeding, diapering, toileting, and rest time.
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom environment aligned with program standards.
• Observe and document developmental milestones and progress.
• Provide nurturing care to infants, toddlers, and school-age children.

Skills

Professionalism

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood

Child Development Associate credential

Job description

Assistant Teacher
Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester
1200 Edgewood Ave
Rochester, NY 14618

About the JCC of Greater Rochester

The JCC of Greater Rochester is a mission-driven community organization rooted in Jewish values and open to individuals and families of all backgrounds. We serve as a welcoming hub for connection, learning, wellness, and belonging--advancing Jewish life while strengthening the broader community through inclusive programs and services.

Our work is guided by the core Jewish values that shape how we care for people, steward our resources, and create spaces that are safe, supportive, and mission-aligned:

• Kavod - Respect and dignity
• Hachnasat Orchim - Welcoming and belonging
• Shmirat HaGuf - Care for the body and well-being
• Chesed - Compassion

About the Wolk Children's Center

The JCC Wolk Children's Center is a premier early-childhood community dedicated to nurturing the whole child. We create a warm, engaging environment where children learn through play, social interaction, and hands-on exploration--because we understand that young learners thrive as constructivists.

We follow the Creative Curriculum, a research-based, field-tested approach that supports developmentally appropriate learning for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our program cultivates collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of community.

Why Work With Us?

We believe in supporting our educators as whole people. Team members enjoy:

• JCC membership, including access to facilities and programs
• Networking and community-building events
• Opportunities to engage in meaningful Jewish cultural and communal activities

JOB SUMMARY

The Lead Teacher provides high-quality care and education for children from infancy through school age. This role contributes to the daily operations of the classroom, promotes child development across all domains, and helps maintain a nurturing, safe, and organized learning environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implement developmentally appropriate activities that support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in young children.
• Support daily care routines, including feeding, diapering, toileting, and rest time.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment in alignment with program standards.
• Observe and document developmental milestones.
• Provide respectful, responsive, and nurturing care to infants, toddlers and school age.
• Actively participate in classroom supervision, transitions, and engagement on the playground and in shared activity spaces.
• Collaborates with Teacher's Assistants, co-teachers, and administrative staff to ensure clear communication, consistency, and effective teamwork.
• Interact with families in a professional, supportive manner that encourages positive family engagement.
• Attend all required training courses, staff meetings, and professional development sessions.
• Comply with all OCFS licensing regulations and promptly report concerns or suspected violations to the appropriate staff.

OTHER DUTIES

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field and/or Child Development Associate credential required.
• One year of experience working with children less than 13 years of age required.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrate professionalism, collaboration, reliability, and a strong commitment to early childhood education.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift and carry children weighing 10-15 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to kneel, bend, squat, stand, and sit on the floor or child-sized furniture for extended periods
• Ambulatory ability to supervise children indoors and outdoors, including playgrounds and uneven terrain
• Ability to actively engage with children during play and movement activities

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Infant, toddler, preschool, and school age classroom settings
• Outdoor learning areas, playgrounds, and walking trails
• Gymnasium and pool facilities where applicable
• Exposure to varying weather during outdoor activities

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The JCC of Greater Rochester is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse identities, backgrounds, and perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive culture in which staff, members, and community partners can thrive