Preschool Teaching Assistant - Part Time Afternoons

Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City•Overland Park, KS

8d•$14 - $17

About The Position

Start a rewarding job in early childhood education as a Part-Time Teaching Assistant at the Child Development Center! Professional development, training, and an amazing environment provided! Teaching Assistants work Monday-Friday 12:30pm-6:00pm in an assigned classroom and work with experienced educators to create a great environment for both children & adults. Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm 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 $14-17/hr

Requirements

High School diploma required, experience in an early childhood learning environment preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Create a positive, warm, individualized, and nurturing environment for children that stimulates inquiry and open-ended thought.
Consistently treat children with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Provide support to teachers through lesson plan implementation, daily cleaning tasks, and supervision of children.
Assist in maintaining licensing requirements in classrooms at all times.
Cultivate and maintain a positive relationship with parents.
Foster and develop relationships with other teaching team members, including co-teachers.
Maintain positive communication with Administrative Team members.
Display professionalism through dress and attitude.