Full-Time Assistant Teacher

Johnson County Community College; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. This full-time position involves engaging with young children, teaching essential skills, and fostering a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include leading activities, maintaining safety standards, and building relationships with families. The role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education while upholding high standards of care and professionalism. If you are passionate about education and child development, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline.
• Active Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children, teach, change diapers, and lead activities.
• Maintain a positive work environment with colleagues and families.

Skills

Child Development

First Aid/CPR

Communication Skills

Light Cleaning

Education

Technical Certification

Job description

Type of Position: Full-time Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $15.00-$16.43 and determined based on relevant years of work experience.

Position Summary: Aid in the preparation and implementation of a program appropriate for a designated group of young children.

Required Qualifications:

• Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline.
• Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
• Requires a Technical Certification and 0-3 years of experience.
• Required certifications and pre-employment verifications: Active Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR, Health Assessment and TB Test, Child Development, Signs and Symptoms of Illness, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporting, Fingerprint Based Background Check. (HCDC will assist in obtaining required certifications within the first 30 days of employment)

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Engage with the children; teach, change diapers and potty train, lead group and outside time, set up meals, conduct rest time, and lead social play activities.
• Perform light cleaning after activities and meals.
• Uphold and follow all Hiersteiner Child Development Center (HCDC), Kansas Department of Health and Environment childcare licensing, the Child and Adult Federal Food Program regulations, and National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation requirements.
• Assist with the implementation of lesson plans, activities, or classroom activities.
• Develop and establish reciprocal relationships with families; greet families on arrival and departure, maintain daily information for each child, and conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment with colleagues and families.
• Remain current on Early Childhood Education trends and best practices.

*Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years.

Equal Employment Opportunity: JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals and is an affirmative action employer. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Disclosure: If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

Advertised: 04 Apr 2025 Central Daylight Time
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