Assistant Teacher - 3-year-old classroom

Asheville Jewish Community Center • Asheville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our welcoming JCC community as an Assistant Teacher in our Shalom Children's Center! The Assistant Teacher collaborates with the Lead Teacher to create a nurturing support system aimed at providing each child with the highest level of individualized care possible. This role works with the Lead Teacher to implement lesson plans, encourage social-emotional growth, and ensure compliance with NC DCDEE standards while fostering strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Working towards and AA with an NCECC (North Carolina Early Childhood Credential), or
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education plus NCECC (North Carolina Early Childhood Credential)
• Associates or Bachelors degree in a related field, plus an NCECC (North Carolina Early Childhood Credential)
• At least one year of experience in a preschool environment
• NC Qualifying Letter (before start date)
• CPR/First Aid certification (within 90 days of hire)
• Basic computer proficiency (Outlook, Word, Zoom, communication apps)

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing a Reggio-Emilia inspired or emergent inquiry learning approach
• Strong teamwork, flexibility, and communication skills
• Ability to actively engage with children and ensure their safety.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and child-centered learning.
• Foster children's social-emotional development and classroom community.
• Maintain safe, organized environments in accordance with NC DCDEE guidelines.
• Implement classroom scheduled and lesson plans as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Assist in documentation of individual children's growth.
• Build positive, professional relationships with children, families, and staff.

Benefits

• 27+ paid days off (including PTO, sick days, and floating holidays)
• Paid bereavement leave
• Free counseling services through EAN
• Ongoing professional development
• Tuition reimbursements
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401k plan
• FREE CHILDCARE
• Membership at our state-of-the-art aquatics center
• Complimentary use of meeting spaces

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED