Childcare Teaching Assistant (part-time)

Jewish Community Center of Greater KC; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual membership to The J

Discounts on personal training, CrossFit, theatre shows and more

Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center of Greater KC in Overland Park is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant for the B’nai Jehudah Child Development Center. Responsibilities include providing a safe and nurturing environment, supporting teachers, and maintaining positive parent relationships. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and ideally experience with children. The position offers benefits including a free membership and discounts. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 12:30PM to 5:30PM, with a pay rate of $16-18/hr.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the health and safety of all children in the school.
• Treat children with dignity, respect, and compassion at all times.
• Provide support to teachers through lesson plan implementation and supervision of children.
• Cultivate and maintain a positive relationship with parents.
• Attend training and professional development opportunities as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Join an amazing team of educators at B’nai Jehudah Child Development Center, a partnership between The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City and The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah. B’nai Jehudah CDC is a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community that offers full time preschool care for children ages 12 months through 2 years and full time infant care for ages 6 weeks to 1 year.

The Teaching Assistant helps to provide a safe, nurturing, and exciting learning environment. Teaching Assistants collaborate with Teachers to supervise children, keep the classroom organized, and communicate with parents.

Schedule

• Part-time working Monday-Friday 12:30pm-5:30pm

Benefits

• Free individual membership to The J
• Discounts on personal training, CrossFit, theatre shows and more
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Great Overland Park location just a mile south of The J
• $16-18/hr

Responsibilities

• Provide for the health and safety of all children in the school
• Treat children with dignity, respect, and compassion at all times
• Provide support to teachers through lesson plan implementation, daily cleaning tasks, and supervision of children
• Cultivate and maintain a positive relationship with parents
• Maintain KDHE requirements in classrooms at all times.
• Attend training and professional development opportunities as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Experience working with children (Preferred)

Physical Requirements

Job requires frequent (2-5 hours per shift) standing, walking, carrying and repetitive motions and occasional (up to 2 hours per shift) sitting, lifting up to 20 pounds, pushing/pulling, climbing and stooping/crouching.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly.