The Pennie Z. Davis Child Development Center is looking for a part-time Assistant Teacher in the afternoons. Their are 3 shifts to choose from: Option A: 12-6pm; B: 1-6pm; or C: 3-6pm. Hourly position: $11 to $14 per hour (based on experience) The Pennie Z. Davis Child Development Center (CDC) is a department of the Jewish Community Center located at 333 S 132nd St, Omaha, NE. Our CDC offers a child-centered early childhood curriculum honoring the general sequence of child development with attention to the uniqueness of each child. Age-appropriate activities and curriculum will keep children captivated and encourage growth and learning: emotionally, physically and spiritually. The children will build meaningful relationships with their classmates and teachers with whom they experience each day. Visit www.jccomaha.org to see our variety of social, cultural, recreational, educational and physical fitness activities and services. The Jewish Community Center and its departments are an equal opportunity employer/background checks are required. Qualifications Associate's Degree in Education preferred: Family and Child Development, Early Childhood, or related field Experience working with preschoolers Duties and Responsibilities Professionalism/Work Habits Arrives on time, ready to work, minimizes overtime 4 Follows time off procedure and maintains reliable attendance Comes to work with a positive attitude, embraces each day as a new day Follows health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures, including NE licensing regulations and NAEYC standards Follows dress code, cellphone usage, and other CDC policies Completes paperwork in a timely manner Remains respectful of colleagues Follows proper channels for solving problems Embraces and articulates the CDC's philosophy, practices, and the JCC/JFO mission and vision Relationships with Children Welcomes children and families warmly into the classroom each day Views each child as an individual, full of uniqueness and potential Supports individual learning styles and needs Demonstrates a positive attitude with all children Converses with children at eye level Uses and remains mindful of appropriate language and tone with children Encourages independence and self-help skills Supports children through transitions Supports children's problem solving skills and limits unnecessary/excessive interventions Curriculum and Classroom Management Works with the Lead Teacher to create an inviting and engaging learning environment with developmentally appropriate activities, uses the 9 areas of learning identified in the Creative Curriculum system Implements Jewish curriculum (including stories, artifacts, Hebrew, etc) while highlighting our core values Provides opportunities for both 1:1, small, and large group work Uses observation and children's interests to inform curriculum Asks open-ended questions to encourage critical thinking Documents learning through portfolios, newsletters, wall documentation, and photos Works with JCC program staff and coordinates outside special events Remains alert and flexible when supervising children's movement throughout the environment and circulates accordingly (indoors and outdoors) and guides the children as necessary. Ensures supervisor of children by sight and sound at all times Uses dual focus to watch both large groups as well as engage with individuals or small groups of children Keeps daily attendance records of children and submits regularly. Reminds parents to sign children in and out every day. Demonstrates effective classroom management techniques, which includes reinforces positive behavior, redirects, and enforces logical consequences; minimizes use of time out Validates children's perspectives during problem solving and conflict resolution, and works through until a suitable solution is reached Relationships with Parents Seeks a partnership with parents, with the child's best interests always in min Interacts with parents and appears available and approachable with parents (i.e., greets parents warmly at the beginning and end of the day) Listens and is responsive to the needs of parents Maintains regular communication Remains tactful with constructive or negative information Maintains professionalism when talking with parents Engages with parents and regularly exchanges information about each child Collaborative Efforts Shares ideas and materials. Ensures resources and education materials are kept in good order Communicates directly/openly, listens, and respects others perspectives Strives to assume a fair share of work; looks for ways to help others; takes responsibility for the room and materials upon leaving for the day Works cooperatively with others, promotes a positive school atmosphere; manages regular classroom routines Accepts supervision and approaches criticism with a learning attitude Remains mindful concerning coverage and keeps proper ratios, especially during break times Seeks proper level of support for challenging situations Stays timely and tactful when discussing difficult/emotionally charged topics Reflective Practice/Professional Development Attends all required staff meetings and trainings Participates in meetings, is attentive and respectful of others Remains open to feedback and suggestions and reflects with supervisor Uses self-reflection to guide practic Sets goals for professional growth Identifies areas of strength and interest, personal areas of needed growth and support, and in conjunction with goals Attends outside in-service workshops to meet state regulated in-service hours Core Competencies Judgment: maintains confidentiality; displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions. Oral Communication: speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. Organization: Handle multiple tasks; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; takes calculated risks accomplishing goals; develops realistic action plans. Problem Solve: identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; involves and informs direct supervisor. Professionalism: Relates easily to and works with children, parents, members, guests, professional staff, volunteers, and lay leaders. Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats other with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. Quality: demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; monitors own work to ensure quality. Reasoning Ability: Applies common sense, understands to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Physical Requirements This position requires the individual to be physically fit in order to lead a wide variety of individual and group activities; may include diapering and assisting children with toileting. In addition, requires, but not limited to the following: stamina to work long periods of time in a physically active environment; ability to lift and carry preschool age child up to 50 lbs; ability to sit on floor/at child's level and participate in all children's activities; and ability to work outdoors as needed. Working Conditions The JCC is a fast-paced environment requiring a high focus on customer service and security of our members. Our staff members provide the highest quality of service possible. Due to the nature of our environment, employees are subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to blood-borne pathogens including AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. Customer Service Statement The CDC Assistant Teacher shares in the JCC's commitment to provide excellent customer service to its members. He/she should be professional in all of his/her relationships with members and guests. He/she should take the time to learn the names of as many individuals as possible and to make sure that individual members are pleased with the services and programs provided by the JCC. Disclaimer Every effort was to make this job description as complete as possible. It in no way states or implies that these are the only duties required. Other duties apply that are assigned.