What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant Toddler (Full-Time), B'nai Jehudah CDC position at The J?
Description
Join an amazing team of educators at B’nai Jehudah Child Development Center, a partnership between The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City and The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah. B’nai Jehudah CDC is a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community that offers full-time preschool care for children ages 12 months through 2 years and full-time infant care for ages 6 weeks to 1 year.
The Teaching Assistant helps to provide a safe, nurturing, and exciting learning environment. Teaching Assistants collaborate with Teachers to supervise children, keep the classroom organized, and communicate with parents.
Schedule
- Part-time working Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance
- Paid holidays and personal floating holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement plan contribution and match
- Free family membership including Fitness Center and pools
- Discounts on preschool, summer camp, after school care and more
- Discounts on personal training, CrossFit, theatre shows and more
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Great Overland Park location just a mile south of The J
- $16-18/hr
Responsibilities
- Provide for the health and safety of all children in the school
- Treat children with dignity, respect, and compassion at all times
- Provide support to teachers through lesson plan implementation, daily cleaning tasks, and supervision of children
- Cultivate and maintain a positive relationship with parents
- Maintain KDHE requirements in classrooms at all times.
- Attend training and professional development opportunities as assigned
Requirements
- High School diploma or Equivalent (Required)
- Experience working with children (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 : $16 - $18