Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

JCC Association of North America; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

JCC Association of North America in Los Angeles is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to nurture curiosity and respect among preschoolers. This position requires a minimum of 12 ECE units and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Candidates should be self-directed and team-oriented, supporting a play-based curriculum rooted in Judaic values. The role offers a competitive salary between $35,000 and $45,000, emphasizing the importance of professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with young children.
• Willingness to work collaboratively.
• Current pediatric CPR/First Aid certification (must be willing to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Interacting with children and families to support strong relationships.
• Maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment.
• Supporting a play-based curriculum in Judaic values.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration and problem-solving

Time management and self-direction

Education

Minimum of 12 ECE units

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

J Los Angeles

5870 West Olympic Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Principal Responsibilities:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 12 ECE units.
• At least 1 year of experience working with young children in a school or center setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 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).

Salary:

$35,000 - $45,000

Equal Opportunity Statement:

J Los Angeles is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunity and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.