Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood Center

BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON • MD

140d • $18 - $20

About The Position

Our preschool teachers are essential to the Bender JCC, creating a warm, engaging, and safe environment and community for our students. Our assistant teachers provide coverage in classrooms, supporting our lead and associate teachers. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with our community and have a significant impact on the experience of our preschool families. We are currently looking for candidates with availability on weekday afternoons.

Requirements

• Passionate about the work and motivated by the mission of the Bender JCC.
• Belief that diversity is a strength and understanding the nuances of diversity that shape the experiences of students and families.
• Compassionate and committed to nurturing children with warmth.
• Supportive of colleagues and students, creating a supportive environment.
• Collaborative with strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledgeable about early childhood education and committed to continued education.
• Open to feedback and willing to learn and grow.
• Effective communicator.

Nice To Haves

• Physical ability to ensure the safety and care of the children, including lifting, carrying, and chasing children.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job as outlined in the Bender JCC Preschool Staff Handbook.
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to observe and enforce the Bender JCC’s kashrut policy.
• Ability to perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned.

Responsibilities

• Complying with supervision, direction, and mentoring by the lead teacher, associate teacher, and preschool leadership.
• Supporting the daily plan under the direction of the lead teacher and coordinating with other support staff who may work in the classroom.
• Supporting the educational experience of the students and their families in line with the school philosophy.
• Communicating with classroom staff concerning incidents and issues in the classroom.
• Being aware of student allergies and other health issues.
• Attending to the personal hygiene of students, as needed, including, but not limited to, changing soiled clothes and diapers.
• Preparing snacks for the classroom.
• Maintaining all areas neat and clean.
• Leaving only when children are in the care of an authorized adult.
• Working as scheduled by office staff or classroom staff.
• Taking part in the daily clean-up of the room, which includes but is not limited to, putting all toys and equipment away, making sure all food items are wrapped and put away in accordance to licensing, and wiping down the tables and chairs.
• Following the sign in and time reporting processes as established by the preschool and the Bender JCC.
• Reading, understanding, and adhering to the information in the Bender ECC Handbook and Bender JCC Staff Handbook.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $18.00 - $20.00.
• Individual membership to the Bender JCC, including complete access to the entire fitness facility, pools, and group exercise classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level