Assistant Teacher/Full-Time

Who Are We : The New Orleans JCC is a state-of-the-art fitness center and pool, a leader in New Orleans early childhood education, a fun-filled summer day camp, and so much more.

It is a place for adults to take an exercise class, an art class, or a dance class. A place for children and teens to experience learning through enrichment classes, sports leagues, family activities, and summer camps.

The JCC is built on Jewish values but is welcome to everyone. The mission of the New Orleans Jewish Community Center is to promote and ensure the well-being of our Jewish community and to instill an understanding of Judaism and its heritage by providing a center where all can enjoy, learn, experience, and share in quality activities in a Jewish environment.

The Assistant Teacher will keep an eye on kids' activities both inside and outside. Be kind and considerate when attending to kids' needs.

Take part in small group activities. Create and preserve a child-centered classroom's neat layout and appearance. Supervise and help with regular classroom cleaning.

Collaborate and support other teachers. Adhere to all rules and procedures of the school. What You'll Do : Assist the Lead Educator in planning, supervising, and implementing a stimulating program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the Early Childhood Department and the JCC.

Assist the Lead Educator in gearing the program to the individual needs of each child with special concern for their interests, talents, learning styles, and family dynamics.

Helping each child become aware of their role as an integral member of the group and treating them with dignity and respect.

Assist the Lead Educator in maintaining the ordered arrangement and appearance of a child-centered classroom. Assist in general housekeeping of the classroom.

Communicating daily with families about the children’s experiences, growth and developmental milestones, under the direct supervision of the Lead Educator.

Observing and recording children's behavior during routines and transitions. Assisting the Lead Educator with writing formal assessment tools for each child.

Attending all staff meetings and other recommended JCC functions. Participate in and document at least 12 clock hours of continuing education a year.

Plus 3 additional hours on health and safety issues. Attending meetings and conferences of professional organizations as a representative of the Early Childhood Department.

Participation in professional organizations is highly recommended. Report to the Early Childhood Director or Early Childhood Assistant Director.

Other duties as assigned. Perks! : Medical, Dental, Vision & Indemnity Plans 401K Matching Life Insurance Free Complimentary Fitness Membership Vacation & Sick PTO 25% Employee Jcafe Discount What You'll Bring : Must be over 18 years old and have at least a High School diploma.

Have at least one to two years of classroom experience at an established preschool program preferred. Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Be team-oriented, energetic, creative, and nurturing. Must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults.

It is essential that he / she has the personality and ability to provide warmth, leadership, and stability for program continuity.

Lead by example; follow all NOJCC policies and procedures as defined in the NOJCC Handbook and as directed by Agency leadership.

Basic awareness of Judaism and Jewish cultural norms and traditions. Certification Requirements : Maintain current certification in First Aid and Infant / Child CPR Mandatory Reporter Training &

Louisiana Dept. of Ed. Training Modules Louisiana Dept. of Ed Child Care Civil background Check Schedule : Monday-Friday 8 : 30 am-5 : 30 pm Let's Talk Money : $28,500 - $35,000 Annually The New Orleans Jewish Community Center is an Equal Opportunity employer.

At the New Orleans Jewish Community Center (NOJCC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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