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Preschool Summer Camp Assistant Teacher

2/25/2026

Assistant Teachers will support lead Teachers by implementing provided lesson plans, which include arts and crafts, outdoor play, and special activities, while ensuring the health and safety of all children aged 1-5. Responsibilities also involve maintaining positive relationships with parents and team members, and providing safe supervision during pool time.

Salary

15 - 17 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City ("The J") opened in 1914 in midtown Kansas City, Missouri, and has grown and adapted to serve the changing needs of Greater Kansas City's Jewish and secular communities. We continuously offer the finest in recreational, social and educational services as our facilities have transitioned to southern Overland Park, Kansas. Our Mission The mission of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is to enrich our diverse community by cultivating an inclusive environment built upon Jewish values, heritage and culture. We offer programs of excellence that enhance wellness, meaning and joy from generation to generation. Our Facility Your membership to The J gives you the following benefits: -Fitness & Sports: includes 75+ FREE Group Exercise classes, Personal Training, 3 Swimming pools, Basketball, Racquetball, CrossFit, TechnoGym Cardio and Strength Equipment, spa quality locker rooms and much more! -Children's Programs: including Camps, After School Care, Vacation Days and our Nationally Accredited Child Development Center (CDC). -Cultural Arts: including the annual Jewish Film Festival, various theatre productions, Jewish Arts Festival and a variety of other performers and events throughout the year! -Adult Jewish Learning: includes a huge number of learning opportunities as well as interfaith programming. -Heritage JCC: fun programs and events for seniors age 65+. -School of Dance: dance classes for a variety of ages and skill levels. The J is a pluralistic Jewish Community who serves the needs of the entire Greater Kansas City Community. We are open to people of all faiths and backgrounds. As a community JCC we offer a newly renovated fitness facility, excellent youth programs, cultural arts events for all ages, adult Jewish learning programs, senior adult activities and much more!

About the Role

Description

Are you ready for the best Summer ever? We’re looking for energetic, passionate, and engaging Assistant Teachers to join our celebrated Summer Camp program. Spend your summer providing a safe, fun, and exciting learning environment for children ages 1-5 while enjoying consistent hours and pay without working nights or weekends! Assistants support Teachers in following provided lesson plans to implement fascinating arts + crafts, enriching outdoor play, special Friday activities, and visits to our beautiful outdoor pool with special a Splash Pad for our littlest swimmers.

Schedule

Monday-Friday
May 28-July 31
12:30-6:00pm (some days earlier depending on swim schedules)

Pay and Benefits

$15 - $17/hour
Seasonal position - ideal for School Teachers!
Consistent hours
No nights or weekends
Individual membership to The J, including us of fitness and aquatics
Great workplace culture that values diversity and treating others with kindness and respect

What You'll Do

Provide for the health and safety of all children in the school
Create a positive, warm, individualized, and nurturing environment for children that stimulates inquiry and open-ended thought
Provide support to teachers through lesson plan implementation, daily cleaning tasks, and supervision of children
Cultivate and maintain a positive relationship with parents
Foster and develop relationships with other teaching team members, including co-teachers
Gear the program towards the needs of individual children considering interests, challenges, talents, and individual learning styles
Provide safe and efficient supervision at the swimming pool

Requirements

At least 16 years of age
Experience working with young children is preferred

Physical Requirements

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

About The J

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. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly.

The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. The J operates on these values:

Welcoming + Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.
Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do.
Enriching Mind + Body + Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
Passing on Jewish Culture + History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.
Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.

Key Skills

Child SafetyLesson Plan ImplementationSupervisionParent Relationship CultivationTeam CollaborationIndividualized InstructionPool SafetyArts And CraftsOutdoor Play