Part-Time Afternoon Daycare Teaching Assistant

Jewish Community Center of Greater KC; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual membership to The J

Discounts on personal training, CrossF

theatre shows and more

Continuing education and professional

development opportunities

Great Overland Park location just a

mile south of The J

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center of Greater KC in Overland Park is seeking a part-time child care assistant to support early childhood classrooms from 12:30pm to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. This role offers hands-on interaction with children, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities include facilitating activities, helping with transitions, maintaining safety, assisting with meals and hygiene, and keeping spaces clean.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, strongly preferred
• Experience working with children, strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Engage with children through play, reading, and activities.
• Help guide children through daily transitions, like cleanup time and meals.
• Keep a watchful eye on all children to ensure a safe, positive environment.
• Assist with lunchtime, snack time, and hygiene tasks.
• Disinfect toys, wipe down tables, and organize classroom materials.
• Assist co‑teachers in lesson plan implementation and build positive relationships with staff and families.
• Maintain KDHE requirements at all times, including attending training and professional development.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Type

Part‑Time

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 12:30pm to 6:00pm

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
• Career advancement opportunities
• $15-17/hr

Responsibilities

• Engaging with Kids: Actively play, read, and interact with children during free play, circle time, and outdoor activities.
• Classroom Management: Help guide children through daily transitions, like moving from cleanup time to lunch or preparing for naps.
• Safety & Supervision: Keep a watchful eye on all children to ensure a safe, positive environment at all times.
• Daily Care: Assist with lunchtime, snack time, and hygiene tasks (which may include diapering or assisting with bathroom routines depending on the age group).
• Keeping Things Tidy: Help disinfect toys, wipe down tables, and organize classroom materials to keep our space clean and healthy.
• Support the Learning Environment: Assist co‑teachers in lesson plan implementation and create positive relationships with staff and families.
• Comply with State Regulations: Maintain KDHE requirements at all times, including attending training and professional development.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, strongly preferred
• Experience working with children, strongly 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

The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. 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.