Preschool Assistant Teacher
Jewish Community Center - York, PA
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Full-Time: 40 Hours/Week at Jacobus Gan Rimon Campus; full-year positionPosition eligible for $1500 sign on bonus! $1,000 after first two weeks of employment and additional $500 after 6 months of employment.Position Overview: The principal duties of the Assistant Teacher include collaborating with the Head Teacher to develop weekly curricular plans; cooperating with the home base team to implement and evaluate classroom activities; overseeing the physical well-being of the children; maintenance of the classroom, classroom materials, and equipment; and contributing to the overall operation of the Early Childhood Program. Minimum Qualifications: General Responsibilities:Collaborate with the Head Teacher to provide a nurturing environment in which all children feel welcomed and secureMeet NAEYC and Keystone STARS standardsAdhere to the standards outlined in the JCC Early Childhood Program Handbook for:Following DHS regulationsCommunicating with familiesCare of facility and equipmentRecord keepingCurriculumHealth and safety proceduresTeamworkAttend regular meetings for your teaching team, the Early Childhood Program, and the JCCOther duties as needed or assignedRequirements:High school diploma, plus 15 credits in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Human Resources, or an equivalent field and one year experience working with children; ORHigh school equivalent plus 30 credits in the above fields; ORHigh School equivalent plus two years of experience working with young children.VisionMust be able to lift at least 30 poundsMust be able to meet the physical demands of child caregiving Salary: $25,000 - $35,000 Agency Information: Who We AreThe JCC is a non-profit community center that welcomes the diverse population of York County, regardless of religion, financial or ethnic background. Since 1910 the JCC's role has changed and expanded to reflect the current times. Our staff is committed to providing members and guests with high quality programs and customer service. Included in a membership is the use of the fitness center, over 100 group and water fitness classes each week, lap and family swims, open gym use, family art and gym activities, a relaxation center complete with whirlpool, sauna and steam room, and discounts on fitness, social, and enrichment classes and programs.The JCC provides programming for:Wellness & Fitness for all agesYouth Fitness, Dance & SportsChildren's Education and Child CareHolocaust EducationDiversity EducationJewish Cultural ProgramsContemporary Adult Programming
Created: 2024-09-07