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About Us
MARJCC Early Childhood Academy is a warm, growing school community grounded in play-based learning, child-centered education, Jewish values, and relationship-based teaching.
We are seeking assistant teachers who want to build meaningful relationships with children while growing professionally in the field of early childhood education.
Position Overview
Assistant teachers work closely with lead teachers to help create nurturing, engaging, and organized classroom environments where young children can learn through exploration, play, and connection.
This role is ideal for:
Successful assistant teachers:
We welcome candidates with a variety of experiences, including:
At MARJCC Early Childhood Academy, we believe great educators are developed through mentorship, experience, reflection, and support.
Whether you are beginning your career or continuing your growth in early childhood education, we are committed to helping educators feel successful, valued, and connected.
Apply Today
If you are excited to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on young children and families, we would love to hear from you.
MARJCC Early Childhood Academy is a warm, growing school community grounded in play-based learning, child-centered education, Jewish values, and relationship-based teaching.
We are seeking assistant teachers who want to build meaningful relationships with children while growing professionally in the field of early childhood education.
Position Overview
Assistant teachers work closely with lead teachers to help create nurturing, engaging, and organized classroom environments where young children can learn through exploration, play, and connection.
This role is ideal for:
- Career changers interested in early childhood education
- New to the field educators pursuing CDA or ECE credentials
- Educators with experience in camps, nannying, aftercare, or youth programs
- Individuals exploring a long-term path in education
- Experienced assistants looking for a collaborative school environment
Successful assistant teachers:
- Build warm relationships with children and families
- Support classroom routines calmly and consistently
- Collaborate effectively with lead teachers
- Show initiative, flexibility, and professionalism
- Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn
- Help create emotionally responsive classrooms
- Support classroom activities and daily routines
- Assist with supervision, transitions, meals, and outdoor play
- Help prepare classroom materials and learning environments
- Build positive relationships with children and families
- Support children’s social-emotional development
- Collaborate with teaching teams and leadership staff
- Maintain health and safety standards
We welcome candidates with a variety of experiences, including:
- Childcare experience
- Camp counseling
- Babysitting or nannying
- Aftercare or youth programming
- Early childhood coursework
- Experience working with young children in any setting
- Dependability
- Warmth and patience
- Strong communication skills
- Team-oriented mindset
- Willingness to learn and grow professionally
- Hold Florida DCF 45-Hour Training Certification OR
- Be willing to complete the DCF 45-hour training within 6 months of hire
- Competitive compensation based on experience and education
- Paid Jewish and federal holidays
- Paid winter and Passover/spring breaks
- Professional development and mentorship
- Teach Florida educational pathway support
- 50% discount on tuition and JCC programs for children
- Complimentary Thursday lunches
- Monthly staff breakfasts
- Flexible summer scheduling
- Collaborative team culture and leadership support
At MARJCC Early Childhood Academy, we believe great educators are developed through mentorship, experience, reflection, and support.
Whether you are beginning your career or continuing your growth in early childhood education, we are committed to helping educators feel successful, valued, and connected.
Apply Today
If you are excited to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on young children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Salary : $17 - $23