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Assistant Pre-K Teacher

Assistant Pre-K Teacher

ElevatEdMarietta, GA, US
16 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job description

Assistant Pre-K Teacher - Etz Chaim Preschool About the Role We’re seeking a warm, organized, and playful assistant Pre-K Teacher who believes young children learn best through hands-on, play-based experiences.

You’ll create a joyful classroom that weaves in Jewish holidays, simple prayers, Hebrew words, and a spirit of Jewish life—while aligning with GELDS for Pre-K and partnering closely with families.

We welcome candidates of all cultural and faith backgrounds.

If you’re curious and willing to learn, we provide training and ongoing coaching in Jewish culture and Judaism, including holidays, simple prayers, Hebrew vocabulary, values, and classroom rituals.

Why you’ll love working here :

  • a warm, values-driven team with ongoing coaching and professional learning, a family-friendly schedule (half-day or full-time), and the chance to shape a joyful, play-based classroom within a supportive synagogue community.   About Etz Chaim Preschool Etz Chaim Preschool provides a nurturing, play-based Jewish early childhood program where learning is meaningful, relevant, and often rooted in nature.
  • As part of a Conservative synagogue community, the school integrates Shabbat and holiday celebrations, and values like Torah, mitzvot, tzedakah,  tikkun olam , and  kehilla  (community), into everyday routines.

With a whole-child approach, children grow socially, emotionally, spiritually, and academically in a warm, inclusive environment.  Schedule & Pay Core (Half-Day) Hours :

  • 9 : 00 a.m.–2 : 00 p.m. at  $20 / hour Extended Day Options :  Any hours  before 9 : 00 a.m.  and / or  after 2 : 00 p.m.  between  7 : 00 a.m.–6 : 00 p.m.  at  $15 / hour Employment Options :  Half-day schedule (core only)  or  full-time by adding extended day hours Examples : Half-day : 9 : 00 a.m.–2 : 00 p.m.

    • Full-time option :

  • 7 : 00 a.m.–2 : 00 p.m.  or  9 : 00 a.m.–6 : 00 p.m. (with extended hours) What You’ll Do Build a  safe, welcoming, play-rich  classroom that invites exploration indoors & outdoors.
  • Integrate  Jewish content  (holidays, simple prayers, Hebrew vocabulary, Jewish values / spirituality) into daily experiences.
  • Use positive  classroom management  strategies; familiarity with  Conscious Discipline  is a plus.
  • Observe and document growth across  physical, social-emotional, language, and cognitive  domains; maintain child  portfolios .
  • Communicate regularly with families (conferences, emails, calls) and collaborate with your teaching team.

    • Support daily operations :

  • arrival / dismissal, playground, snack / lunch, and supervision blocks.
  • Keep accurate records (attendance, lesson plans, student files, assessment data) and protect  confidentiality .
  • Participate in meetings, professional learning, and family events (e.g.,  Siyum ,  Kids Night Out ), plus other school functions.
  • What You Bring CDA  or  degree in a child-related field preferred.  Commitment to  play-based learning  and ongoing professional growth.
  • Working knowledge of  GELDS (Pre-K)  and effective classroom management.
  • Openness to integrating  Jewish traditions and language  in age-appropriate ways.
  • Reliable, punctual, and professional; able to meet deadlines and school expectations.
  • Compliance Follows all school policies and applicable licensing / oversight requirements (e.g.,  Georgia DECAL / Bright from the Start ).
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