After-School Specialist (Club J afterschool)

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

Requirements

• A 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Up to 20 paid holidays
• PTO and working at the JCC
• Free membership at our award-winning fitness center
• Discounts for OFJCC Preschool, J-Camp and Club J tuition
• Fun, motivating workplace