Full‑Time Preschool Assistant Teacher — Grow Young Minds

Mandel Jewish Community Center Of The Palm Beaches Inc; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

PTO: Vacation, Sick and Personal Days

Staff Discount on Programs

On-site fitness facilities

Job summary

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches in Boynton Beach, FL seeks a dedicated Preschool Teacher Assistant for the Early Childhood Learning Center. You will assist the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing curriculum, engage with families, and monitor growth and development under supervision.

Three years of group education experience and an Associate’s Degree with a 45-hour DCF training are required, plus CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain. Familiarity with Judaic knowledge is valued.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in group education of children.
• Associate's Degree & 45 hour DCF training course in child care or the educational exemption.
• Completes a minimum of ten hours or one CEU in-service training per year.
• Meets Florida DOH requirements for teaching in an Early Childhood Learning Center.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to acquire it.
• Knowledge of growth and development of young children and ability to apply it in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Greets each child in a warm and friendly manner.
• Provides and supervises activities promoting development across emotional, social, intellectual and physical domains.
• Maintains a neat, organized classroom with learning centers and prepares setup before arrival; cleans after dismissal.
• Takes responsibility for upkeep of educational equipment and materials.
• Documents children's play and learning through reflections, journey binders, blogs and newsletters.
• Reads each child’s file and is knowledgeable about medical and developmental histories.
• Nurtures physical, spiritual, emotional, social, cognitive and literary growth.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by Lead Teacher and Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional responsiveness

Child development knowledge

Judaic knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree

DCF 45-hour training

Job description

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches in Boynton Beach, FL seeks a dedicated Preschool Teacher Assistant for the Early Childhood Learning Center. You will assist the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing curriculum, engage with families, and monitor growth and development under supervision.

Three years of group education experience and an Associate’s Degree with a 45-hour DCF training are required, plus CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain. Familiarity with Judaic knowledge is valued.