ABOUT THE JCC EAST BAY
The JCC East Bay is a welcoming home for people of all ages and life stages. Our mission is to
create healthy communities inspired by Jewish values, culture, and tradition. We build
interpersonal relationships, foster learning and inspiration, and explore Jewish life. The JCC’s
core programs include intergenerational Jewish holiday celebrations; early childhood education
and preschool; camp and afterschool programs; and provocative cultural arts and civic
engagement events. The JCC serves and reflects the diverse residents of the East Bay, offering
physical gathering spaces for the Jewish and broader community.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Preschool Teacher, 12 Units will report directly to the Director of Early
Childhood Education and play a critical role in promoting a safe and welcoming environment to
support the learning and individual growth of the preschool community. Assistant teachers will
help create an environment of acceptance where children can grow with a positive self-
concept, and where each child and staff member are treated with dignity and respect. Children
will be enriched by a developmentally, individually, and culturally appropriate emergent
curriculum.
Curriculum Planning

• Assist in development of curriculum that advances the physical, emotional, social, and

• Assist in development of curriculum that incorporates a commitment to learning about

• Provide varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children’s active

Classroom Safety

• Help to establish and maintain a well-organized, safe, and healthy environment for

• Check materials, equipment, and supplies to see that amounts are adequate and that

• Maintain appropriate staff to child ratios for supervising children at all times.
• Support completion of accurate reports as directed (attendance, accidents/incidents,

Support and Communication

• Assist with observation and assessment of the cognitive, perceptual, spoken, non-verbal

• Assist with and intercede in conflict resolution within the classroom; supports an

• Help children find a place of calm and comfort, and attend to any injuries.
• Establish positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal parent

conferences that facilitates the free flow of information about their children.
General

• Participate in team meetings for planning curriculum, other staff meetings and trainings,

• Participate in parent orientations, parent conferences, and community-wide activities

• Continue professional development through workshops and classes.
• Assist with early and/or late care, as needed.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging work.
• Commitment to anti-bias education.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years prior experience in an ECE setting and 12 or more completed ECE units.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree highly preferred.
• Proficient in various skill areas such as planning, scheduling, record keeping, classroom

learning about the Jewish community, values, and traditions.
The salary range for this position is $20.99/hour to $22.93/hour. Excellent benefits including
medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick pay, and holidays (including Jewish). This position is
represented by the union.

The JCC East Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions on the
basis of merit. JCC East Bay policy prohibits unlawful discrimination in accordance with federal,
state, and local laws. The JCC East Bay complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is
committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require
particular accommodations during the application and interview process, please inform us of
your needs so that we can provide accordingly.
Systemic inequities in hiring have caused women, people of color, LGBTQ folks, and others to
apply to jobs only if they meet all of the qualifications. The JCC East Bay encourages you to apply
anyway, as no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application.