Principal Responsibilities:
Assistant Teachers support the development and implementation of a quality educational program reflecting the goals and values of the school. The assistant teacher contributes knowledge and insight, ideas and creativity to the teaching team. The assistant teacher brings a love of children and of learning and commitment to introducing children to a supportive, creative environment, and is well versed in child development.
Additional Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Curriculum planning and instruction based upon the MJCC ECC curriculum benchmarks and guidelines, the Tennessee Early Learning Standards, NAEYC guidelines, and additional supplemental resources according to developmentally appropriate practices and school values
- Knowledge of Hebrew and Jewish culture or willingness to learn
- Maintain a cheerful, nurturing, healthy, safe and clean and fun environment
- Communicate with parents, teachers and staff in a respectful and effective manner
- Work towards increasing knowledge and abilities in the field of early childhood education, Judaism and related topics
Minimum Qualifications:
- CDA, Associate’s Degree, BA/BS in Early Childhood or related field.
- Ability to meet Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) requirements for employment in a preschool setting
- Ability and willingness to carry out assigned tasks, accepting supervision and acting independently as needed
- Strong communication skills: oral, reading, writing
- Ability to relate to young children and adults
- Ability and willingness to work with a team
- Ability to meet the physical requirements associated with working with toddlers (going from standing to sitting to standing again, lifting children up to 50 lbs.)
- Familiarity with NAEYC guidelines
- Familiarity with DHS rules and regulations
- Child CPR & First Aid certification or willingness to acquire
Duties:
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for preschool-aged children- Create engaging lesson plans and educational activities- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children- Foster social, emotional, and cognitive development through play and structured activities- Manage classroom behavior and promote positive discipline techniques- Collaborate with parents to ensure open communication and involvement in their child's education- Assess and track the progress of each child's development
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of early childhood development principles and practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues
- Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Patience, empathy, and understanding when working with young children
- Organizational skills to plan and implement curriculum effectively
- Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of children in the classroom
Note: Experience working in a daycare or toddler care setting is preferred. Please include any relevant certifications or degrees in early childhood education or a related field in your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
School type:
Work Location: In person