Assistant Teacher

Position: Assistant Teacher Department: Finance & Administrative Services Type of Position: Full-time Hourly Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm, 40 hours per week Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No Starting Salary Range: $15.68-$17.18 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume. Position Summary: The Assistant Teacher aids in the preparation and implementation of a program appropriate for a designated group of young children. This position reports to the Classroom Supervisor/Lead Teacher. Required Qualifications: Requires a Technical Certification. Required certifications and pre-employment verifications: Active Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR, Health Assessment and TB Test, Child Development, Signs and Symptoms of Illness, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporting, Fingerprint Based Background Check. Will need to be able to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 lbs. Position details include but are not limited to: Child Engagement & Daily Care: Engage with the children; teach, change diapers and potty train, lead group and outside time, set up meals, conduct rest time, and lead social play activities. Curriculum & Instructional Support: Assist with the implementation of lesson plans, activities, or classroom activities. Remain current on Early Childhood Education trends and best practices. Compliance & Regulatory Standards: Uphold and follow all Hiersteiner Child Development Center (HCDC), Kansas Department of Health and Environment childcare licensing, the Child and Adult Federal Food Program regulations, and National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation requirements. Family & Community Relationships: Develop and establish reciprocal relationships with families; greet families on arrival and departure, maintain daily information for each child, and conduct parent/teacher conferences. Workplace & Environmental Maintenance: Perform light cleaning after activities and meals. Maintain a positive and professional work environment with colleagues and families. Other duties as assigned: Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and unofficial transcripts. *Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions. Benefits Category For Full-time Employees: Health insurance with some employer paid options. Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided) Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS) Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays) 14 days of paid holidays Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents) Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non-JCCC courses for employee Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center And many more! About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm. Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities. Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success. Equal Employment Opportunity: Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (View email address on click.appcast.io), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, View phone number on click.appcast.io; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, Facsimile: View phone number on click.appcast.io,Email to: View email address on click.appcast.io. Disclosure: If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the View email address on click.appcast.io. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Advertised: 04 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson County Community College