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Asheville JCC

Employment Opportunities

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

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Classification:       30-35 hours per week; Non-Exempt
Start Date:            April 2023
Reports To:           Jewish Lifelong Engagement Director
Salary:                   $16-17 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Summary:             The Marketing & Communications Coordinator, under the supervision of the Jewish Lifelong Engagement Director, shares in the JCC’s commitment to its mission: strengthening Jewish identity, celebrating Jewish culture, and building inclusive community. This individual designs and implements promotion strategies for the JCC’s programs, events, services, and fund development efforts using a mix of digital media, social media, print media, and advertising. This individual’s goals are to widen and deepen JCC member participation, increase external community awareness of the JCC, and design meaningful and successful donor communications.

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Please e-mail HR@JCC-Asheville.org for an application

3s Assistant Teacher

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Classification: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday

Pay rate: $16-17/hr, depending on experience and credentials

  • Full-time employees benefits include:
  • Paid sick, vacation, personal days
  • Paid holidays
  • JCC pool membership
  • Tuition discount for enrolled children

The JCC values professional development and growth for our early childhood professionals. We will help you secure tuition scholarship for accredited college courses in Early Childhood Education.

Position Summary: Shalom Children’s Center is a 5-star licensed early childhood education center. A teacher, as part of the classroom teaching team of three teachers, assists in implementing an emotionally responsive, developmentally appropriate play-based classroom of 15 children age 3.

Qualifications:

  • NC Qualifying letter (criminal background check)
  • AA or BA in related field, including ECE credential or equivalency
  • At least 1 year of experience working with children in an early childhood setting
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Experience and knowledge of emergent inquiry or Reggio-inspired approach preferred
  • Ability to physically lift and care for a child less than 40 lbs

Principal Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with the lead teacher in lesson planning based on an emergent curriculum
  • Documenting children’s developmental progress and interests
  • Building supportive relationships with families
  • Collaborating with the age-group POD team using a strengths-based approach.

We strongly believe that all educators of all positions, skill levels, experiences, and backgrounds have a sacred responsibility to build a community of peace alongside our youngest children. Even though the nature of this important work with children demands intentionality, flexibility, and attention, this is a job in which we want you to slow down, bring your authentic self, and be fully present. We approach our work with joy and would love to welcome you to our Shalom family!

Email hr@jcc-asheville.org for an application.

Toddler/Two’s Assistant Teacher

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Preferred start date: February 2023 – open until filled – positions available: 3

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM

Pay rate: $15-$17/hr dependent on credentials

Shalom Children’s Center is a 5-star licensed early childhood education center. An assistant teacher, as part of the classroom teaching team of three teachers, assists in implementing an emotionally responsive, developmentally appropriate play-based classroom for a group of toddlers or two-year-olds. This is an entry-level position with opportunity for advancement for the right candidate! We strongly believe that all educators of all positions, skill-levels, experiences, and backgrounds have a sacred responsibility to build a community of peace alongside our youngest children. Even though the nature of this important work with children demands intentionality, flexibility, and attention – this is a job in which we want you to SLOW DOWN, bring your authentic self, and be fully present. We approach our work with joy and leadership, and would love to welcome you to our Shalom family!

Full-time employee benefits include:

  • Paid sick, vacation, personal days, and holidays
  • JCC pool membership
  • Tuition discount for enrolled children

The JCC values professional development and growth for our early childhood professional team. We will help you secure tuition scholarship for accredited college courses in Early Childhood Education, up to a Master’s degree!

Requirements:

  • ​NC Qualifying letter (criminal background check)
  • Tier I: High School Diploma, NCECE credential or ability to obtain (full scholarship provided)
  • Tier II: NCECE Credential plus 12 semester hours in Early Childhood, or BA in related field plus NCECE equivalency
  • experience working with children in an early childhood setting preferred
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to physically lift and care for a child less than 40 lbs

To apply, please email hr@jcc-asheville.org

Lead 3s Preschool Teacher

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Classification: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 12-months

Pay rate: $17-18/hr, depending on experience and credentials, with benefits

Full-time employees benefits include:

  • Paid sick, vacation, personal days
  • Paid holidays
  • JCC pool membership
  • Tuition discount for enrolled children

The JCC values professional development and growth for our early childhood professionals. We will help you secure tuition scholarship for accredited college courses in Early Childhood Education, up to a Master’s degree!

Position Summary: Shalom Children’s Center is a 5-star licensed early childhood education center. As a lead teacher, you will be part of the 3-4-year old classroom teaching team of 3 teachers. The lead teacher implements an emotionally responsive, developmentally appropriate play-based school day for a classroom of 15 children ages 3-4.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with the teaching team in lesson planning based on an emergent curriculum
  • Documenting children’s developmental progress and interests
  • Building supportive relationships with families
  • Collaborating with the age-group POD team using a strengths-based approach.

Qualifications

  • ​NC Qualifying letter (criminal background check)
  • AA or BA in early childhood or related field, including ECE credential plus 22 hours coursework in ECE strongly preferred
  • At least 3 years of experience working with children in an early childhood setting
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience of emergent inquiry or Reggio-inspired approach preferred
  • Ability to physically lift and care for a child less than 40 lbs

Please e-mail HR@JCC-Asheville.org for an application

JCC Kids Group Leader

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Classification:        Part-Time; Non-Exempt

Reports To:           Youth Director

Summary:             Group Leaders, under the supervision of the Youth and Teen Director, are responsible for caring for school age children in our pop. Counselors follow lesson plans developed by the Youth Director that fit into a variety of themes and include activities such as archery, crafting, and swimming.  Counselors enable children to develop friendships and expand their learning in a safe environment.

Qualifications:

Education:   
High school diploma not required

Experience/Skills:
Experience in working with and supervising school age children preferred
Knowledge of positive discipline techniques
Ability to communicate effectively and positively 

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Execute age-appropriate activities
  • Provide safe and engaging opportunities for play and special interest development
  • Provide constant supervision and take care of the children’s health, welfare, and safety
  • Implement positive discipline techniques
  • Build a sense of community among children and staff
  • Ensure that the program environment meets all state health, safety, and sanitation requirements
  • Develop activities and practices that promote the ideals and goals expressed in the JCC Kids and JCC mission, including fostering enthusiasm around Jewish celebrations
  • Develop relationships with and serve as contact point for parents and guardians, providing timely and relevant information about their children’s participation in the program
  • Maintain all written documentation as required by state licensing guidelines
  • Attend any required trainings

Please e-mail HR@JCC-Asheville.org for an application

Substitute Teachers

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Pay rate: $12/hr

Position Summary: Shalom Children’s Center is a 5-star licensed early childhood center in North Asheville. We are looking for substitute teachers that find joy in engaging with children ages 0-5 in a loving and supportive play-based environment. Substitute teachers are scheduled on an as-needed basis, with opportunities to build relationships with multiple groups of children, teaching teams, and families. This position is ideal for college students, dual professionals, or retired professionals who are looking to make a difference in the lives of children, but may not be able to commit to full-time work.

Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma
  • At least 18 years of age
  • NC Qualifying letter (criminal background check)
  • Experience working with children strongly preferred

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with teaching teams to provide emotionally responsive care and supervision to children ages 0-5
  • Maintain safe and healthy play and learning environments that are developmentally appropriate for the children in each age group
  • Engage learning through active play and inquiry (such as reading, building, dancing, observing, sharing, etc!)

Please e-mail HR@JCC-Asheville.org for an application