Location and Job Title:

Assistant Teacher
Asheville JCC
236 Charlotte St
Asheville, NC 28801

Principal Responsibilities:

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay Rate (Hourly): $19.50-20.50

Overview

Join our welcoming JCC community as an Assistant Teacher in our Shalom Children's Center! A key member of the teaching team, the Assistant Teacher partners with the Lead Teacher to create a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of each child. This role ensures high-quality, individualized care and maintains compliance with NC DCDEE guidelines while embodying the JCC's values of community, learning, and excellence.

What You'll Do

• Support developmentally appropriate, engaging classroom activities.
• Foster empathy, problem-solving, and community among children.
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom environment that promotes exploration in accordance with NC DCDEE guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher on lesson plans and documentation.
• Build positive, professional relationships with children, families, and staff.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Full-time employees enjoy 27+ paid holidays and PTO days, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401k plan, FREE CHILDCARE, and membership at our state-of-the-art aquatics center. You'll join a collaborative team that's been building community in Asheville for more than 80 years.

Minimum Qualifications:

What We're Looking For

• NC Early Childhood Credential (NCECC), or working toward it.
• At least one year of experience in a preschool environment.
• Strong teamwork, flexibility, and communication skills.
• Ability to actively engage with children and ensure their safety.
• NC Qualifying Letter (before start date) and CPR/First Aid certification (within 90 days of hire).
• Basic computer proficiency (Outlook, Word, Zoom, communication apps).

How to Apply

HR Email: 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.

Salary:

$35,000 - $45,000

Agency Information:

At the Asheville JCC, all are welcome to share in Jewish traditions, values and culture. The AJCC has been the home for Jewish life in Western North Carolina since 1940, and today we continue to be a vibrant and diverse community of people. The Asheville JCC strengthens Jewish identity, celebrates Jewish culture and builds community through a wide variety of programs for people from all backgrounds, at every stage of life.