ECE Teaching Assistant Part-Time
About The Position
The ECE Teaching Assistant will work with children aged 1 to 5 years old, maintaining an orderly and safe classroom environment. This role requires dependability, energy, and the ability to take initiative with minimal supervision. The assistant will organize and participate in recreational activities, assist in preparing and serving food, and help regulate rest periods. They will also support full-time staff with short and long-term activities aligned with curriculum objectives and program philosophy, while adhering to all state licensing compliance guidelines and maintaining confidentiality. Key responsibilities include supervising and conducting activities with children, assisting them with snacks and bathroom needs, and communicating effectively with co-workers and parents. The role also involves embracing and modeling the JCC’s Core Values: Excellence, Belonging, Collaboration, Growth, and Integrity.
Requirements
- Must be 17 years of age
- Minimum of 1 year of childcare experience
- Knowledge of child development and/or early childhood education
- Ability to interact with children and remain calm
- Knowledge of general safety rules and basic first aid
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in teams and individually
- Ability to exhibit good judgment, maturity and stability
- Must be dependable and energetic
Responsibilities
- Maintain an orderly and safe classroom environment
- Take initiative in the classroom
- Work with minimal supervision
- Enjoy singing, playing outside, doing arts & crafts
- Organize and participate in recreational activities
- Assist in preparing and serving food and refreshments to children
- Regulate rest periods
- Assist full-time staff with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy
- Abide by all compliance guidelines as determined by State licensing agency
- Maintain confidentiality of pertinent information
- Supervise and conducting activities with the children
- Assist children with snacks and bathroom needs
- Communicate with co-workers and/or parents
- Embrace and model the JCC’s Core Values: Excellence, Belonging, Collaboration, Growth, and Integrity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
