Afterschool Group Leader — Inspire Kids (Part-Time)

Asheville-Jewish-Community-Center-; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted tuition on programs

Paid holidays

Paid personal day

Vacation and sick days

Weather-related closures paid

Employee counseling benefits

Aquatics membership

Learn to Swim for household

Meeting space access

Job summary

The Asheville JCC is seeking a part-time JCC Kids Group Leader in Asheville, NC. You will provide a developmentally appropriate learning experience, supervise 10-25 school-age children, plan activities, and ensure safety and licensing compliance.

Responsibilities include engaging with children, following sanitation standards, and participating in regular staff trainings. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and prior child supervision experience; NC licensing knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and maintain proper North Carolina childcare licensing and sanitation laws/regulations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with children, parents, and peers.
• Ability to plan and lead developmentally appropriate activities for children and incorporate Jewish values when possible.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant/appropriate supervision of a group of 10-25 school age children, and take care of their welfare, health, and safety.
• Engage in positive, developmentally appropriate interactions with children while setting appropriate boundaries, providing active listening, problem solving, and positive redirection.
• Tailor classroom activities to children's needs and interests.
• Foster strong classroom community by helping children develop empathy and conflict resolution skills.
• Maintain the classroom space to provide safe and engaging learning opportunities that encourage children’s participation and comply with licensing and sanitation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all current NC and DCDEE guidelines within the classroom and outdoors.
• Participate in JCC All Staff Meetings
• Attend any required in-service trainings on an annual basis
• All childcare staff are required to participate in professional development, ranging from 5-20 hours, depending on education level, as well as required trainings (BSAC, CPR/First Aid, RRSCM)
• Model appropriate behavior for children, junior staff, and new Group Leaders
• Respect for and implementation of JCC values and mission
• Willingness and ability to learn and teach through a Jewish lens

Skills

License compliance

Clear communication

Activity planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Asheville JCC is seeking a part-time JCC Kids Group Leader in Asheville, NC. You will provide a developmentally appropriate learning experience, supervise 10-25 school-age children, plan activities, and ensure safety and licensing compliance.

Responsibilities include engaging with children, following sanitation standards, and participating in regular staff trainings. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and prior child supervision experience; NC licensing knowledge is a plus.