Afterschool Lead TK/Kindergarten Teacher

• Develop lesson plans and activities for grade groups that incorporate organizational philosophy and overall program vision.
• Supervise children, including planning, preparation and implementation of developmental programming for children in TK and Kindergarten.
• Plan and implement weekly elective classes.
• Create instructional resources and curriculum that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children’s active participation, independent choices, experimentation, and problem solving within the context of a structured setting and program.
• Ability to support other staff’s lesson planning; act as point person for collaboration around lesson planning.
• Ability to lead and supervise children in a variety of activities, both structured and unstructured.
• Collaborate with other TK/Kindergarten teachers to ensure continuity of curriculum, classroom structures, etc.

• Establish and maintain a well-organized, safe, and healthy environment for children.
• Check materials, equipment, and supplies to see that amounts are adequate and that everything is in good working condition; take preventative measures against hazards to physical safety.
• Maintain cleanliness of the classroom and other program spaces: wash dishes, wipe counters, put things away, etc.

• Observe and assess the cognitive, perceptual, spoken, non-verbal language, and social, emotional, physical, and personal developmental needs of each child. Share observations with leadership team on areas of interest, strengths, and challenges.
• Mindful and aware of children’s needs to promote growth and foster curiosity.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom utilizing methods consistent with JCC standards and invoking approved disciplinary action when necessary.
• Collaborate with leadership and inclusion staff to implement behavior plans.
• Ability to tutor students on an individual level, in specific subjects as well as general schoolwork.

• Serve as role model and help guide/facilitate collaboration between staff.
• Support other afterschool staff in their learning and development.
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and Jewish holiday training sessions.

• Act as a positive and appropriate role model for children and fellow staff.
• Contribute to overall program development; support the goals of the JCC East Bay.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness during programming; assist in keeping all afterschool spaces organized and operational.
• Communicate with Afterschool administrative team when supplies are needed.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Assist with daily walking pickups.
• Assist in serving and cleaning up snacks.
• Assist in toileting accidents.
• Ability to document programs (photos, written form) for weekly newsletters and bulletin boards.
• Consistent attendance as an afterschool staff is required as this role is a critical component in the success of the afterschool program.
• Never be on cell phones while on the job (unless for work related communication or there is an emergency).
• Commitment to the mission of the JCC East Bay and knowledge of or commitment to learning about the Jewish community, values, and traditions.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging work.
• Commitment to anti-bias education.

• 2+ years of childcare or equivalent experience in early childhood educational environments.
• Must have some units or equivalent recreation, education, physical education, human services, or social welfare classes. Please submit a college transcript with your application to verify acceptable coursework.
• Must have experience planning and facilitating developmentally appropriate activities for TK/Kindergarten.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize tasks, and develop and implement plans to efficiently meet organizational goals.
• Strong classroom management and behavior management skills.
• Ability to lead a classroom of children.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to push/pull and lift/carry objects weighing 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit on floors and chairs, and to get up and down quickly.
• Ability to bend from knees and waist to help a child.
• Ability to maneuver in confined lavatories to aid children with toilet needs.
• Ability to respond without delay to needs of young children.
• Regular and consistent attendance and ability to work a full shift; must be available Monday through Friday from 1pm-6pm and Wednesdays 12:30pm-6pm.

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