Afterschool Teachers & Staff Berkeley

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 JCCs 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 Thornhill Elementary and administrative offices on our soon to be flagship campus in Oakland.

We are hiring multiple positions for our Berkeley Afterschool Program: Lead Teachers Assistant Teachers Aides and Lead TK/K Teachers. Each role supports elementary school-aged children (TK5th grade) in a vibrant inclusive and play-based afterschool environment. Staff members are responsible for implementing enriching activities building relationships with children and contributing to a collaborative team culture. All team members work to create a safe curious and growth-oriented space. Roles vary by experience and responsibility level as outlined below.

• 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
• Assist with 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
• Demonstrate dependability and consistency in attendance

• Design and lead developmentally appropriate weekly elective classes
• Develop curriculum reflecting students diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Serve as classroom lead: managing group behavior transitions and activities
• 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

• Co-lead activities and support implementation of lead teachers 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

• 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
• Great entry-level role for those interested in youth education or care

• 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 sharing 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

• Experience working with children grades TK5
• 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 MondayFriday 1:306 PM (up to 27 hours total work per work)
• Ability to teach and incorporate Jewish values traditions and holiday education into classroom activities

• 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
• Bachelors degree in education preferred

• 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

• Experience working with children in any setting (camp childcare tutoring etc.)
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a team environment
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative

• 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

The salary range for these positions is $23.81/hour to $27.43/hour. 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. If you require particular accommodations during the application and interview process please inform us of your needs so that we can provide accordingly.

Systemic inequities in hiring have caused women people of color LGBTQ folks and others to apply to jobs only if they meet all of the qualifications. The JCC East Bay encourages you to apply anyway as no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application.