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Preschool Summer Camp Assistant Teacher

The J
Overland Park, KS Temporary
POSTED ON 2/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026

Description

Are you ready for the best Summer ever? We’re looking for energetic, passionate, and engaging Assistant Teachers to join our celebrated Summer Camp program. Spend your summer providing a safe, fun, and exciting learning environment for children ages 1-5 while enjoying consistent hours and pay without working nights or weekends! Assistants support Teachers in following provided lesson plans to implement fascinating arts crafts, enriching outdoor play, special Friday activities, and visits to our beautiful outdoor pool with special a Splash Pad for our littlest swimmers.


Schedule

  • Monday-Friday
  • May 28-July 31
  • 12:30-6:00pm (some days earlier depending on swim schedules) 

Pay and Benefits

  • $15 - $17/hour
  • Seasonal position - ideal for School Teachers!
  • Consistent hours
  • No nights or weekends
  • Individual membership to The J, including us of fitness and aquatics
  • Great workplace culture that values diversity and treating others with kindness and respect

What You'll Do

  • Provide for the health and safety of all children in the school
  • Create a positive, warm, individualized, and nurturing environment for children that stimulates inquiry and open-ended thought
  • Provide support to teachers through lesson plan implementation, daily cleaning tasks, and supervision of children
  • Cultivate and maintain a positive relationship with parents
  • Foster and develop relationships with other teaching team members, including co-teachers
  • Gear the program towards the needs of individual children considering interests, challenges, talents, and individual learning styles
  • Provide safe and efficient supervision at the swimming pool

Requirements

  • At least 16 years of age
  • Experience working with young children is preferred

Physical Requirements

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.


About The J

The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly.

The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. The J operates on these values:

  • Welcoming Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.
  • Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do.
  • Enriching Mind Body Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
  • Passing on Jewish Culture History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.
  • Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.

Salary : $15 - $17

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