Transitional (TK) Coordinator

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: $30.00 - $32.00/hour The job: As the Club-J TK Coordinator you will shape, strengthen and expand the OFJCC’s afterschool program offerings for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) students. You will focus primarily on building consistent, developmentally appropriate and high-quality experiences and programs tailored to the needs of TK children. 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 Perks: Medical, dental, vision insurance Paid holidays and paid time off 403(b) retirement Free membership at our award-winning fitness center Benefits exceptions apply, based on # hours worked per week The Core Duties: Design, implement, and continually improve a developmentally appropriate afterschool curriculum and environment specifically tailored to TK children. Oversee the daily operations of TK program components to ensure smooth, consistent, and safe execution of daily programs and activities. Establish and implement systems and routines that create consistency in care, behavior expectations, transitions, and daily structure for TK participants. Provide coaching, modeling, and support to staff working with TK children to ensure best practices in early childhood engagement. Work with Club J to smoothly transition TK graduates into their Kindergarten year. Create and develop choices and activities that meet the developmental needs of early learners and inspire creativity, independence, and exploration. The Essentials: High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree preferred 1+ year of experience teaching in a licensed child care center or comparable program 1+ years of experience in youth program development 1+ years of experience teaching or coordinating programs for early childhood or transitional kindergarten/kindergarten students in a licensed or comparable setting. Experience designing curriculum or youth programming preferred. Familiarity with TK learning standards and early childhood social-emotional development. 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. Valid and appropriate California Driver License Safe driving record which meets the OFJCC insurance requirements Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified or willing to be trained Ability to work nights and weekends as needed (occasionally) Texting Privacy Policy and Information: Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling. Message frequency will vary depending on the application process. Msg & Date rates may apply. OPT out at any time by texting "Stop". #J-18808-Ljbffr Paloaltojcc