Teaching Assistants provides a safe, nurturing environment for all children in preschool care and helps to implement lesson plans created by teachers.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Benefits

• $250 Hiring Bonus
• Free individual membership to The J
• 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
• $13-15/hr

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Consistently treat children with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Create a safe, healthy, and secure environment for children and families.
• Promote, administer, and work to implement the J and CDC goals, philosophies, policies, and mission statements.
• Participate in training programs, applicable conferences, courses, and professional development.
• Provide support to teachers through lesson plan implementation, daily cleaning tasks, and supervision of children.
• Assist in maintaining both NAEYC and KDHE requirements in classrooms at all times.
• 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 taking into account interests, challenges, talents, and individual learning styles.
• Maintain positive communication with Administrative Team members.
• Display professionalism through dress and attitude.

• High School diploma required, experience in an early childhood learning environment 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.