After-School Teacher ( afternoon Club J )

What do benefits, membership to a state-of-the-art fitness center, up to 20 paid holidays, PTO and working at the JCC have in common? Read below to find out! 

Pay Range: $24.72 - $27.04/hour
Hours: 25-32.50 hours (Flexible schedule to fit your needs!)

Do you enjoy teaching and engaging children and challenging them to learn, create and thrive? If working at an after-school program in a large community center with full fitness facilities inspires you, this might be the job for you! Year-round positions available.

The job: As a Club J Teacher you will create and implement structured programs and promote learning in a licensed after school program serving children in grades K-6. As a year-round employee, you will transition to the J-Camp summer program when school is not in session.    

The Place: The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. Join us! 

The Core Duties:

• Effectively interact with and supervise school-age children in individual and group settings to broaden their learning experiences   
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate experiences to provide a consistent learning environment that allows for emotional, cognitive, social and physical growth in children for the after school program based on departmental goals
• Challenge children to interact, learn, create and thrive while conforming to the individual needs and development of each child
• Record daily attendance of children, make sure all children are accounted for and always know their whereabouts
• Maintain compliance and keep current with Community Care Licensing Regulations in order to maintain accreditation status
• Handle and address parent concerns and questions promptly and appropriately; informing Club J Director when relevant
• Adhere to and ensure programs meet all licensing, Club J policies and procedures, including COVID-19 Health & Safety and OFJCC requirements
• Pick up children in JCC vans from various schools and safely transport them back to Club J, as assigned

The Essentials:

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree preferred
• 1+ year of experience teaching in a licensed child care center or comparable program preferred
• 1 year of experience in youth program development preferred
• 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development (CD) units or units recognized by Community Care Licensing as qualifying in an afterschool setting or Associate Teacher Permit or Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing
• Valid and appropriate California Driver License
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. 
• Ability and desire to work independently and as a team member with the community and other employees
• Ability to multitask and adjust priorities when required
• Positive, upbeat and enthusiastic about working in a non-profit environment
• Cleared Background Check (Fingerprints, Child Abuse Index Check and Medical/TB exam)
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified

The Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 403(b) retirement
• Free membership at our award-winning fitness center
• Discounts for OFJCC Preschool, J-Camp and Club J tuition
• Fun, motivating workplace

Benefits exceptions apply, based on # hours worked per week