Infant Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)

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. Located at 12320 Nall Avenue in Overland Park, B’nai Jehudah CDC is a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community that offers part time preschool care for children ages 1-5 years old 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

• Monday - Friday 8:30-1:30
• or Monday - Friday 12:30pm-5:30pm

Benefits

• $500 Hiring Bonus
• Free individual membership to The Jewish Community Center Gym
• 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Experience working with infants (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