Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Metairie (LA); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Zusammenfassung

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools seeks a warm, full-time Assistant Teacher for our Toddler Classroom. You will work with a lead teacher to create a nurturing space for infants to explore, grow, and thrive, while supporting daily routines and safety throughout the day.

We value a genuine love for toddlers, prior child-care experience, and flexibility in meeting physical demands. Preferred qualifications include a CDA/AA/BA or willingness to enroll; Hebrew knowledge is a wonderful plus.

Qualifikationen

• Genuine love for working with toddlers and young children.
• Experience working with children in a group or professional setting.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including floor activities and lifting.
• Background check with a clean record.

Aufgaben

• Provide attentive, loving care to toddlers and ensure safety throughout the day.
• Engage children in age-appropriate activities like floor play, reading, and sensory exploration.
• Collaborate with classroom team to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Assist with daily routines such as feeding, diapering, and keeping the classroom organized.
• Communicate warmly and professionally with families.

Kenntnisse

Love for toddlers

Child care experience

Physical stamina

Ausbildung

CDA/Associate/Bachelor degree or willingness to enroll

Jobbeschreibung

About Our School

Join a vibrant, forward-thinking educational community dedicated to supporting both children and educators! We believe in fostering a fun, collaborative, and deeply supportive environment where you can grow your career as a teacher while making a meaningful impact on our youngest learners.

Position Overview

We are seeking a warm, positive, and collaborative Full-Time Assistant Teacher for our Toddler Classroom. In this role, you will work closely with a lead teacher to create a nurturing, safe, and engaging space for infants to explore, grow, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, loving care to toddlers, ensuring their safety and emotional well-being throughout the day.
• Engage with children in age-appropriate developmental activities, including floor play, reading, and sensory exploration.
• Collaborate effectively with classroom team members to maintain a positive, forward-thinking learning environment.
• Assist with daily routines such as feeding, diapering, and maintaining a clean, organized classroom.
• Communicate warmly and professionally with families.

Minimum Requirements

• A genuine love for working with toddlers and young children.
• Prior experience working with children in a group or professional setting.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting on the floor, lifting and carrying children, and actively participating in all classroom activities.
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check with a clean record.

Preferred Qualifications

• A CDA, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree (or a strong willingness to enroll in and complete a CDA program, which we actively support).
• Knowledge of Hebrew language and Jewish culture is a wonderful plus.

What We Offer

• A supportive environment focused on your professional development and growth as an educator.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location

In person