After-School Specialist (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: $29.72 - $30.82/hour Do you enjoy teaching, coordinating, and engaging children while 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! The job: As the Club J Specialist, you will be a key member of the Club J Leadership Team, ensuring educational excellence and compliance for children in grades K-5 by providing guidance to teachers, overseeing transportation logistics, and specialised programming. 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: Communicate Club J goals and expectations to all teaching staff and provide appropriate levels of feedback and support to foster continued professional development. Coordinate transportation logistics for teachers and students, including the timely pick-up and drop-off of children from school to Club J. Serve as the main contact for transportation-related questions and maintain contact with parents and caretakers as necessary. Manage scheduling adjustments for teachers and students, track and handle student and staff absences, and make necessary changes to maintain smooth operations of transportation. Plan, supervise, and implement developmentally appropriate experiences for the after-school program based on the goals of the platform. Engage with children through play to broaden their learning experiences. Create a consistent and welcoming learning environment that provides for emotional, cognitive, social and physical growth in children. 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. 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. Cleared Background Check (Fingerprints, Child Abuse Index Check and Medical/TB exam). Valid and appropriate California Driver License. Safe driving record that meets the OFJCC insurance requirements. Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to communicate information clearly (both written and oral). 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. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Positive, upbeat, and enthusiastic about working in a non-profit environment. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oshman Family JCC