Afterschool Jewish Educator

Job Description

Job Description

Afterschool Jewish Educator

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 five locations : our full-service building in Berkeley, afterschool programs at Joaquin Miller Elementary, Thornhill Elementary, and Hintil Kuu Ca School in Oakland, and administrative offices on our soon to be flagship campus in Oakland.

Edah is a pathway of the Berkeley Afterschool program for children in grades K-5, where children engage in authentic and meaningful Hebrew-rich integrative Jewish learning experiences designed to respond to their individual interests and needs.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Afterschool Jewish Educator will report directly to the Director of Edah Afterschool and will be instrumental in the success of the JCC East Bay’s Afterschool and Edah Programs. They will be responsible for nurturing the learning, culture, and growth of the Edah afterschool program. They will care deeply and work passionately with children and educators, and facilitate a number of different Hebrew language infused learning opportunities.

Teachers must be able to create a positive educational climate where students can learn and grow. The Afterschool Jewish Educator will work throughout the school year, from August until May, approximately 25 hours per week.

Classroom Planning

• Supervise children, including planning, preparation and implementation of developmental programming for children in TK / Kindergarten.
• Contribute to continual development of the Edah program and curriculum.
• Work with the Assistant Director of Edah to develop lesson plans that include Jewish content, Hebrew and all in an age-appropriate way.
• Ability to lead and supervise children in a variety of activities, both structured and unstructured.

Classroom Safety

Student Support

Learning and Development

General

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The salary range for this position is $22.48 / hour to $24.83 / hour. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick pay, and holidays. This position is not 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.

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