J-Tots Toddler Playschool Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

SANDRA AND LEON LEVINE JCC

The Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. The Center provides and initiates diversified social, educational, recreational and cultural programs within a Jewish setting. The JCC is a partner in serving the community, is affiliated with the JCC Association of North America and a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte and United Way.

POSITION PURPOSE:

• Create and maintain a safe and stimulating environment for young children (ages 12 months and up).
• Support the lead teacher in Teaching Early Childhood education classes for ages 12 months and up.
• Work in a family-centered program and focus your duties on the needs of the LJCC Families.
• Specific hours needed are: 8:30am - 12:30pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning the appropriate physical, social, and emotional development of students with an emphasis on language development and emergent literacy skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to support the social and emotional development of children.
• Support in providing activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children.
• Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive behavior management techniques through daily contact with children and Early Childhood staff in the classroom.
• Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of current child development practices.
• Continue to update and maintain safety practices such as First Aid and CPR training and knowledge of LJCC Emergency protocols and procedures.

Education:

• Experience teaching in Early Childhood education.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience working in an Early Childhood and/or family literacy setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and program

Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Occasional lifting of 25 pounds or more.