Location and Job Title:

Assistant Pod Teacher
Asheville JCC
236 Charlotte St
Asheville, NC 28801

Principal Responsibilities:

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay Rate (Hourly): $18.00-19.00 per hour

Overview

Join our welcoming JCC community as an Assistant Pod Teacher in our Shalom Children's Center! Each Assistant Pod Teacher works within a designated age-group pod--such as the Two's, Three's, or Pre-K classrooms--supporting the Lead and Assistant Teachers in creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. This role helps implement lesson plans, encourages social-emotional growth, and ensures compliance with NC DCDEE standards while fostering strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

What You'll Do

• Support classroom instruction and child-centered learning within your assigned pod.
• Foster children's social-emotional development and classroom community.
• Maintain safe, organized environments in accordance with NC DCDEE guidelines.
• Assist in implementing lesson plans and documenting child progress.
• Build positive, professional relationships with children, families, and staff.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Full-time employees enjoy 27+ paid days off (including PTO, sick days, and floating holidays), paid bereavement leave, free counseling services through EAN, ongoing professional development, tuition reimbursements, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401k plan, FREE CHILDCARE, membership at our state-of-the-art aquatics center, and complimentary use of meeting spaces. You'll join a collaborative team that's been building community in Asheville for more than 80 years.

Minimum Qualifications:

What We're Looking For

• NC Early Childhood Credential (NCECC), or working toward it
• At least one year of experience in a preschool environment
• Strong teamwork, flexibility, and communication skills
• Ability to actively engage with children and ensure their safety.
• NC Qualifying Letter (before start date) and CPR/First Aid certification (within 90 days of hire)
• Basic computer proficiency (Outlook, Word, Zoom, communication apps)

How to Apply

HR Email: hr@jcc-asheville.org

To apply, email HR at the email above. An automated email will be sent to you with a link to the official JCC application form. You'll be able to attach your resume and cover letter directly through that form.

The full job description will be provided during the interview process.

Salary:

$25,000 - $35,000

Agency Information:

At the Asheville JCC, all are welcome to share in Jewish traditions, values and culture. The AJCC has been the home for Jewish life in Western North Carolina since 1940, and today we continue to be a vibrant and diverse community of people. The Asheville JCC strengthens Jewish identity, celebrates Jewish culture and builds community through a wide variety of programs for people from all backgrounds, at every stage of life.