Transitional (TK) Coordinator
About The Position
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!
Requirements
- 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.
- Cleared Background Check (Fingerprints, Child Abuse Index Check and Medical/TB exam)
- Valid and appropriate California Driver License
- Safe driving record which meets the OFJCC insurance requirements
- Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified or willingness to acquire
- 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 multi-task and adjust priorities when required
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Positive, upbeat and enthusiastic about working in a non-profit environment
- Ability and desire to work independently and as a team member with the community and other employees
- Ability to work nights and weekends as needed
- Positive, upbeat, and enthusiastic about working in a non-profit environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing curriculum or youth programming preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- 403(b) retirement
- Free membership at our award-winning fitness center
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
