Asheville Jewish Community Center·Asheville, North Carolina
Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to provide individualized care and implement lesson plans for toddlers. Foster social-emotional growth and maintain a safe environment compliant with NC DCDEE standards.
Join our welcoming JCC community as an Assistant Teacher (Toddler Room) in our Shalom Children's Center! The Assistant Teacher collaborates with the Lead Teacher to create a nurturing support system aimed at providing each child with the highest level of individualized care possible. This role works with the Lead Teacher to implement lesson plans, encourage social-emotional growth, and ensure 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..
Foster children's social-emotional development and classroom community.
Maintain safe, organized environments in accordance with NC DCDEE guidelines.
Implement classroom scheduled and lesson plans as directed by the Lead Teacher.
Assist in documentation of individual children's growth.
Build positive, professional relationships with children, families, and staff.
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.
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.
Requires a High School Diploma and progress toward or completion of an NCECC credential or a degree in Early Childhood Education. Candidates need at least one year of preschool experience and must obtain an NC Qualifying Letter and CPR/First Aid certification.
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in North Carolina are often tied to steady school staffing needs, especially in classrooms that need extra instructional and behavioral support. These positions can be competitive because districts commonly look for candidates who meet ESSA-related qualifications, have early childhood coursework or experience, and can maintain CPI training for student safety. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original job description, then confirm your transcript, experience, and CPI status before applying.