After-School Teacher ( afternoon Club J )

Oshman Family JCC•Palo Alto, CA

4d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is seeking an After-School Teacher for its Club J program. This role involves creating and implementing structured programs for children in grades K-6, promoting learning, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment. As a year-round employee, the teacher will also transition to the J-Camp summer program when school is not in session. The OFJCC is a non-profit organization in Silicon Valley focused on creating meaningful experiences through various programs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
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

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree preferred
1+ year of experience teaching in a licensed child care center or comparable program
1 year of experience in youth program development

Responsibilities

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