Description

Full-Time: 40 Hours/Week at Jacobus Gan Rimon Campus; full-year position

Position 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.

General Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Head Teacher to provide a nurturing environment in which all children feel welcomed and secure
• Meet NAEYC and Keystone STARS standards
• Adhere to the standards outlined in the JCC Early Childhood Program Handbook for:
  • Following DHS regulations
  • Communicating with families
  • Care of facility and equipment
  • Record keeping
  • Curriculum
  • Health and safety procedures
  • Teamwork
• Attend regular meetings for your teaching team, the Early Childhood Program, and the JCC
• Other duties as needed or assigned

Requirements

Requirements:

• 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; OR
• High school equivalent plus 30 credits in the above fields; OR
• High School equivalent plus two years of experience working with young children.
• Vision
• Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of child caregiving