Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Center

J Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

J Los Angeles ECC seeks an energetic Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to support a warm, engaging environment for 12–18 preschoolers in a play-based, Judaic-values-centered program.

Full-time, non-exempt, with 7.5-hour shifts between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. Candidates should have 12 ECE units and at least 1 year of relevant experience; CPR/First Aid certification is preferred or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 ECE units.
• At least 1 year of experience with young children.
• Willingness to collaborate and problem solve.
• Ability to manage time and complete projects.
• Able to meet the physical demands of caring for active children.
• Current pediatric CPR/First Aid certification (Must be willing to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Interacting with children, families, and J Los Angeles partners to support relationships.
• Team-based classroom care for 12–18 preschoolers in a safe, engaging space.
• Support a play-based curriculum rooted in Judaic values and learning perspectives.
• Address conflicts as learning opportunities and coach children to solve problems.

Skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Self-direction

Adaptability

Open to learning

Education

12 ECE units

1 year experience with young children

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Position

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Grade

Full Time, Non-Exempt, Potential Union

Hours

7.5 hours between 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday

Rate Range

$18.74 to $22.65 per hour (based on experience)

Summary

J Los Angeles’s Early Childhood Center (ECC) is a community-based school with Jewish values at its core. The ECC supports the community in which it sits and, as such, our educators are supported as they take their students on journeys to explore concepts such as kindness, equity, social justice and more! Come work in a school that is supported by four pillars: Heart - a warm, welcoming, and diverse community that cares about its families; Standards - experienced, nurturing teachers who use play and art-based curriculum to inspire development; Flexibility - flexible hours and a variety of schedules to meet our families where they are; Jewish - we are proudly guided by Jewish values and open to all.

J Los Angeles is looking for energetic, open-minded assistant teachers to help foster curiosity, exploration, and respect with young children. Candidates should love working with children and believe that preschoolers are competent individuals worthy of a loving, engaging environment. Judaic values and traditions are incorporated into everyday learning. J Los Angeles ECC can provide you with the opportunity to dramatically impact the lives of young children and families while you grow into the teacher you want to be. We provide many professional development opportunities for teachers to learn and grow.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Interacting and connecting with children, families, and J Los Angeles partners in ways that support strong relationships, respect, and collaboration.
• Working in a team to maintain a healthy, safe, and engaging classroom environment, develop curriculum and care for a group of 12-18 preschoolers.
• Supporting a rich play-based curriculum based in Judaic values and traditions and a strong view of children as learners and thinkers.
• Approaching conflicts as opportunities to learn and coaching children to be problem solvers.

Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of 12 ECE units
• At least 1 year of experience working with young children in a school or center setting
• Willingness to work collaboratively and problem solve
• Ability to be self-directed, manage time and complete projects
• Open to learning, ability to self-reflect regularly Able to meet the physical demands of the position (i.e., care for active young children, repetitive bending and lifting)
• Current pediatric CPR/First Aid certification (Must be willing to obtain)