Assistant Director, Grade School Programs and Exploration Camp

JCC MetroWest; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Free fitness center membership

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

JCC MetroWest in West Orange, NJ seeks an Assistant Director for Grade School Programs and Exploration Camp. This full-time role supports Kids Club, Exploration Camp, and Vacation Program operations, reporting to the Director and coordinating with families, schools, and departments.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and a commitment to a positive experience for children and families.

Qualifications

• College degree and/or 2+ years of relevant administrative or youth program experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to learn new software and systems.
• Flexibility for occasional evenings, off-hours, and hands-on program support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain state licensing and compliance requirements for staff and students.
• Oversee daily staff scheduling to ensure appropriate ratios and transportation coverage.
• Manage calendars for school-year and summer programs, including holidays and special events.
• Serve as a primary communication liaison with parents, schools, boards of education, and JCC departments.
• Maintain participant and staff records in databases (Spectrum, CampMinder, FileMaker).
• Order supplies, snacks, and program materials.
• Support classroom and behavioral needs; attend disciplinary meetings as a secondary staff representative.
• Assist with bus pick-ups, classroom coverage, opening/closing duties, and special events.
• Coordinate vacation program days when children are off of school.
• Coordinate space usage, room setup, attendance tracking, and occasional payroll submissions.
• Complete required professional development and state-mandated training.

Skills

Administrative experience

Youth program experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Spectrum

CampMinder

FileMaker

Job description

Assistant Director – Grade School Programs and Exploration Camp

JCC MetroWest, West Orange, NJ 07052

Full Time – 40 hours/week
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm

If making an impact on the lives of grade school-aged children and their families appeals to you, JCC MetroWest is seeking a mindful, collaborative, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills to be our new Assistant Director for Grade School Programs and Exploration Camp. The Assistant Director supports the daily operations of JCC MetroWest’s Kids Club (after-school program), Exploration Camp (summer program), and Vacation Program (when school is closed). Reporting to the Director, this role provides high-level administrative, operational, and customer service support while collaborating closely with staff, families, schools, and internal departments. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to creating a positive experience for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain state licensing and compliance requirements for staff and students
• Oversee daily staff scheduling to ensure appropriate ratios and transportation coverage
• Manage calendars for school-year and summer programs, including holidays and special events
• Serve as a primary communication liaison with parents, schools, boards of education, and JCC departments
• Maintain participant and staff records in databases (Spectrum, CampMinder, FileMaker)
• Order supplies, snacks, and program materials
• Support classroom and behavioral needs; attend disciplinary meetings as a secondary staff representative
• Assist with bus pick-ups, classroom coverage, opening/closing duties, and special events
• Coordinate vacation program days when children are off of school
• Coordinate space usage, room setup, attendance tracking, and occasional payroll submissions
• Complete required professional development and state-mandated training

Qualifications

• College degree and/or 2+ years of relevant administrative or youth program experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to learn new software and systems
• Flexibility for occasional evenings, off-hours, and hands-on program support

Compensation

$50,000 per year

Benefits

Available benefits include health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, free membership in the JCC MetroWest fitness center, 403(b) retirement savings plan, and paid time off

Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to the attention of Dianne Lucas, Director – Grade School Programs and Exploration Camp, at [e-mail].

All applicants for employment shall be considered without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

About JCC MetroWest

JCC MetroWest has served the community for over 144 years, offering inclusive educational, cultural, and recreational programs in a welcoming and supportive environment.