Afterschool Teachers & Staff - Berkeley

About the role

The JCC Association of North America is hiring multiple positions for their Berkeley Afterschool Program: Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Aides, and Lead TK/K Teachers. Each role supports elementary school-aged children (TK-5th grade) in a vibrant, inclusive, and play-based afterschool environment.

Core Responsibilities (All Roles)

• Supervise and engage children in structured and unstructured activities
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment
• Manage group dynamics and support positive behavior
• Collaborate with peers and leadership to implement daily programming
• Aid in daily routines: walking pickups, snack, setup/cleanup
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and professional development
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized program spaces
• Model and uphold JCC values, including equity, inclusion, and anti-bias education
• Show dependability and consistency in attendance

Position-Specific Responsibilities

• Lead Teacher: Design and lead developmentally appropriate weekly elective classes, develop curriculum reflecting students' diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, serve as classroom lead, mentor and collaborate with assistant teachers and aides, support students academically and socially, including tutoring and emotional regulation, collaborate with leadership to implement individualized behavior plans, contribute to newsletters and program documentation
• Assistant Teacher: Co-lead activities and support implementation of lead teacher's curriculum, independently lead small groups and electives, provide individual academic and behavioral support, take initiative in classroom routines and group transitions, step in as lead when necessary, participate in ongoing reflection and development as an educator
• Aide: Support lead and assistant teachers with supervision, setup, and cleanup, help implement classroom activities and transitions, engage with children during play, snack, and enrichment time, support individual students with academics and social-emotional needs, assist in maintaining a safe, nurturing program environment
• Lead TK/K Teacher: Create and implement weekly elective classes and lesson plans tailored for TK/K students, coordinate with other TK/K staff to ensure continuity of curriculum and classroom structure, act as the lead point person for lesson planning collaboration across the team, observe and evaluate individual student needs, share developmental insights with leadership, manage classroom dynamics using JCC standards and support individual behavior plans, supervise children safely while maintaining cleanliness and assisting with age-specific needs (snacks, toileting), serve as a role model to support the professional growth of afterschool staff, capture photos and written highlights for weekly newsletters and bulletin boards

Minimum Qualifications

• All Roles: Experience working with children grades TK-5, Excellent communication and teamwork skills, Physical ability to safely supervise young children (lifting 50 lbs, standing, bending, floor sitting, etc.), Commitment to inclusion, Jewish community values, and anti-bias education, Availability Monday-Friday, 1:30-6 PM (up to 27 hours total work per week), Ability to teach and incorporate Jewish values, traditions, and holiday education into classroom activities
• Lead Teacher: 2+ years childcare experience, Some relevant college coursework (education, recreation, human services, etc.), Strong classroom management and leadership skills, Ability to plan and implement full curriculum, Bachelor's degree in education preferred
• Assistant Teacher: 2+ years experience working with children in group settings, Some relevant college coursework (education, recreation, psychology, etc.), Ability to lead small and large groups, Experience with curriculum implementation preferred
• Lead TK/K Teacher: 2+ years of childcare experience in early childhood educational environments, Relevant college units or equivalent (education, recreation, human services, etc.); transcript required, Proven experience planning and facilitating developmentally appropriate activities for TK/Kindergarten, Strong classroom management and behavior management skills

Benefits

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick pay, and holidays (including Jewish). These positions are represented by the Union. The JCC East Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. JCC East Bay policy prohibits unlawful discrimination in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The JCC East Bay complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities.

Agency Information

About the JCC East Bay: The JCC East Bay is a welcoming home for people of all ages and life stages. Inspired by Jewish values, culture, and tradition, we build interpersonal relationships, foster learning and curiosity, and offer accessible pathways to Jewish life. The JCC's core programs include early childhood education and preschool; camp and afterschool programs; teen engagement; older adult activities; intergenerational Jewish holiday celebrations; and ongoing opportunities to connect with Jewish life and our richly diverse community. The JCC East Bay operates from four locations: our full-service building in Berkeley, afterschool programs at Joaquin Miller Elementary and Hintil Cuu Ca Preschool in Oakland, and administrative offices on our soon to be flagship campus in Oakland.