Location and Job Title:

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher-Aftercare
Jewish Educational Alliance
5111 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31405

Principal Responsibilities:

Are you passionate about working with our youngest children?

Are you looking to be a positive member of a teaching team?

Do you need flexible hours?

Apply now for an Aftercare Assistant Teacher position at Savannah's preschool of excellence, JEA Preschool Savannah.

The Assistant Teacher supports the lead teachers by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher. This position will begin upon a satisfactory comprehensive background check.

• Assist in the implementation of activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from child care center to home.
• Follow all preschool policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for working with young children
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must clear full background check from Bright from the Start
• High School Diploma

Salary:

$25,000 - $35,000

Agency Information:

Where can you find a highly rated preschool, health club, racquetball court, gym, and pool in the same facility? Where can your mother join in on senior programs with other older adults, and your son play in a basketball league with all of his buddies? What if you were able to drop your kids off at day camp, book a personal training session, and then meet your friends for a Yoga class? All this and more happens every day at the JEA.

Discover your community at the Jewish Educational Alliance. Since 1912, the JEA has been dedicated to ensuring a strong and vibrant Jewish life and community for generations to come. Our summer camp and wide array of enriching activities provide opportunities for you to discover your community through innovative programs designed to meet the needs of everyone from infants to adults. Regardless of your age, faith or background, you?re welcome here. So please, explore our website and stop by for a tour of the JEA. We look forward to serving you.

With over 250 locations across the Nation, we are lucky that there's a JCC right here in our community!