Assistant Teacher

York Jewish Community Center; York (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Growth opportunities in education

Job summary

The York Jewish Community Center is seeking an Assistant Early Childhood Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in fostering a nurturing and educational environment for young children. Responsibilities include assisting in curriculum implementation and ensuring the overall well-being of children.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma with early childhood credits or relevant experience in child care. Additional benefits include a $1,500 sign-on bonus, with opportunities to earn more based on tenure.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of child development and NAEYC standards.
• Ability to create a nurturing environment for children.
• Experience in collaborating with a teaching team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to create a nurturing environment.
• Support daily classroom activities and curriculum implementation.
• Ensure children’s physical, emotional, and developmental well-being.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma and 15 credits in Early Childhood Education

High school diploma and 30 credits in Early Childhood Education

High school diploma and two years of experience working with children

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Early Childhood Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in creating a nurturing, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children in our Early Childhood Program. This role assists with implementing curriculum, engaging in classroom activities, and supporting the overall care and well-being of children.

The Assistant Teacher will work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher and classroom team and may be assigned to infant, toddler, or preschool classrooms based on program needs, candidate experience, and preference discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

General Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to create a warm, nurturing environment where all children feel welcomed and secure
• Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily classroom activities
• Meet NAEYC and Keystone STARS standards
• Follow DHS regulations and adhere to guidelines outlined in the JCC Early Childhood Program Handbook, including:
  • Communication with families
  • Care of classroom, facility, and equipment
  • Record keeping
  • Curriculum support
  • Health and safety procedures
  • Team collaboration
• Support supervision and care of children to ensure their physical, emotional, and developmental well-being
• Attend required team, program, and JCC meetings and trainings
• Other duties as assigned to support the needs of the classroom and program

Time used to support the JCC in meeting Keystone STARS quality standards is funded by Keystone STARS. If funding is reduced or eliminated, responsibilities will be adjusted accordingly or hours may be reduced proportionate to time spent on these activities.

Performance Expectations

• Demonstrate openness to Jewish values, traditions, and culture within the JCC environment
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings, trainings, and JCC eventsPositively represent the JCC’s mission, programs, and community impact
• Understand and model the JCC Core Values in all interactions with children, families, and staff

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 15 credits in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Human Services, or related field and one year of experience working with children; OR
• High school diploma plus 30 credits in the above fields; OR
• High school diploma plus two years of experience working with young children

Compensation

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus! JCC teachers can earn a one-time new hire bonus of $500 at 90 days, and an additional $1,000 after six months in the role.