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Childcare Teaching Assistant (part-time)

5/13/2026

The Teaching Assistant provides a safe and nurturing learning environment by supervising children and collaborating with teachers on lesson plans. They are also responsible for classroom organization, maintaining KDHE requirements, and communicating with parents.

Salary

16 - 18 USD

Working Hours

25 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

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

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. B’nai Jehudah CDC is a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community that 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. 

The Teaching Assistant helps to provide a safe, nurturing, and exciting learning environment. Teaching Assistants collaborate with Teachers to supervise children, keep the classroom organized, and communicate with parents.


Schedule

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

Benefits

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

Responsibilities 

  • Provide for the health and safety of all children in the school
  • Treat children with dignity, respect, and compassion at all times
  • Provide support to teachers through lesson plan implementation, daily cleaning tasks, and supervision of 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

Requirements

  • High School diploma or Equivalent (Required)
  • Experience working with children (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 SupervisionLesson Plan ImplementationClassroom OrganizationParent CommunicationChild SafetyKDHE ComplianceNurturing CareCollaboration
Categories
EducationSocial Services
Benefits
Free individual membership to The JDiscounts on personal training, CrossFit, theatre shows and moreContinuing education and professional development opportunities
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