Preschool Assistant Teacher - Infant

Columbusjcc; New Albany (OH); Sur place; USD 27 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is seeking an ECLC Assistant Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. You will assist the lead or co-lead teacher in delivering engaging early childhood education aligned with the JCC curriculum and Creative Curriculum.

Responsibilities include greeting children and families, maintaining a safe classroom, documenting assessments, coordinating with staff, attending trainings, and supporting the positive development of children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CDA or ECE coursework a plus.
• Must meet Ohio ODJFS child care staff qualifications.
• Willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and pass background checks.

Responsabilités

• Assist lead/co-lead teacher with children's educational experiences.
• Greet children and parents warmly each morning.
• Maintain a safe, clean classroom and supervise activities.
• Document assessments and communicate via newsletters and reports.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and training sessions.
• Meet each child's individual needs and engage in activities.

Connaissances

Communication

Flexibility

Background checks

CPR First Aid

Safety awareness

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA credential or ECE coursework

Description du poste

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus

ECLC ASSISTANT TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION 2023 - 2024

Dept No: 300

Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Early Childhood

Mission Statement: The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is a human service agency offering a varied program that is Jewish in nature. It is committed to enhancing the quality of individual and family life through the promotion of physical, intellectual and spiritual wellness. It provides educational and cultural programs that reflect the Jewish heritage, health related activities and many services to the community at large. Through its wide array of programs, the JCC pursues its mission of strengthening the individual, family and community.

Vision Statement:

The JCC nurtures a passion for Jewish learning and living. Through programs and services, the JCC provides comfortable and inviting environments in which the community can thrive.

To support the mission of the JCC.

To ensure the highest quality of programs and services and possess a working knowledge of agency programs and services.

To represent the agency and provide the highest quality of customer service to the individuals and groups with whom you come into contact.

To welcome, thank and engage JCC members and guests daily.

To treat fellow staff with respect.

To adhere to all policies and practices provided in the employee handbook. To wear JCC Staff ID badge and attend appropriate staff meetings.

Position Summary: Assist the lead/ co-lead teacher in providing and supervising safe activities which promote the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of children.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the lead / co-lead (lead) teacher in providing appropriate children's educational experiences with an emphasis on implementing the JCC Jewish curriculum, Creative Curriculum, Heggerty, and Step Up to Quality Standards in the classrooms.

Assume the role of lead teacher in the absence of the lead teacher. Flexible when asked to cover in another classroom as needed.

Greet each child and parent warmly and in a friendly manner each morning upon arrival.

Partners with co-workers and administration to create a positive classroom and work environment.

Assist in providing and supervising activities, which promote the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child.

Work together with teaching the team to maintain a safe and clean classroom environment.

Assist lead teacher as he/she/they document and write assessments on the children in the classroom. Assist lead teacher to maintain communication tools including newsletters, lesson plans, pictures, assessments, daily reports, messages using the Brightwheel app.

Maintain confidentiality of children and families in the JCC ECLC Program

Supervise all activities to always ensure safety of each child, complete incident reports and communicate information to lead teacher, or to director if lead teacher unavailable.

Meet the needs of the children by consistently engaging and meeting each child's individual needs.

Participate actively in activities with the children as outlined in ECLC Handbook, including freeplay, playground, circletime, and specialty classes. "Actively" supervising examples are: Sitting on the floor engaging with them during free play, moving around the area while participating in gross motor play, moving around in the classroom or large motor room are examples of supervising and supporting children based on their needs.

Attending monthly staff meetings.

Attend week of in-service training prior to the start of the school year and additional evening Teacher Trainings as needed.

Attend day and evening Age Group/Curriculum Meetings and All Staff meetings as required by director, JCC H.R. and/or JCC Executive team

Fulfill requirements for Step Up to Quality required of an Assistant Teacher role. Create a Professional Development Plan yearly, complete SUTQ trainings, and enroll in 2 hours of Ohio Approved trainings per year. All other duties as assigned.

SCHEDULED SHIFT ASSIGNED TO:

Full Time - Monday-Fridayam -pm

Upon your hire, please review the ECLC school calendar and take note of school closures.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and Education – Minimum Required or Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent required. A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or coursework in early childhood education is a plus. Must meet ODJFS child care staff qualifications.
• Experience – Minimum Required or Preferred: Experience working with young children is preferred, but we will train the right person.
• Special Skills: Collaborative spirit and strong communication skills; positive, flexible attitude; knowledge of Jewish customs, culture, and holidays, or a genuine eagerness to learn; current (or ability to obtain prior to start) CPR and First Aid certification; ability to pass required background checks (BCI/FBI) and meet Ohio licensing requirements.

About THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER COLUMBUS

JCC is about Community!

The JCC enriches the lives of members of the community. We come together to laugh, learn, and love.