Transitional (TK) Coordinator

Oshman Family JCC•Palo Alto, CA

11d•$30 - $32•Onsite

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 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.

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.
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.
Familiarity with TK learning standards and early childhood social-emotional development.

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.