Childcare Teaching Assistant; part-time

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. The center offers full-time preschool care for children ages 12 months through 2 years and full-time infant care for ages 6 weeks to 1 year.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and exciting learning environment, collaborating with teachers to supervise children, keep the classroom organized, and communicate with parents.

• Part-time working Monday-Friday 12:30 pm–5:30 pm

• Free individual membership to the J
• Discounts on personal training, Cross Fit, theatre shows, and more
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Great Overland Park location just a mile south of the J
• $16–18 /hr

• Provide for the health and safety of all children in the school
• Treat children with dignity, respect, and compassion at all times
• Support teachers by implementing lesson plans, daily cleaning tasks, and supervising children
• Cultivate and maintain a positive relationship with parents
• Maintain KDHE requirements in classrooms at all times
• Attend training and professional development opportunities as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Experience working with children (Preferred)

Job requires frequent (2–5 hours per shift) standing, walking, carrying, and repetitive motions; occasional (up to 2 hours per shift) sitting, lifting up to 20 pounds, pushing/pulling, climbing, and stooping/crouching.

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.