Assistant Director, Grade School Programs & Camp Operations

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JCC MetroWest in West Orange, NJ is seeking an Assistant Director for Grade School Programs and Exploration Camp. You will support Kids Club, Exploration Camp and Vacation Program, handling administrative and operational tasks with families, schools, and staff.

The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and proactive communication to ensure a positive, safe experience for children and their families, with occasional evenings and hands-on program support.

Qualifications

• College degree and/or 2+ years of relevant administrative or youth program experience.
• 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

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Software learning

Education

College degree or 2+ years experience

Job description

JCC MetroWest in West Orange, NJ is seeking an Assistant Director for Grade School Programs and Exploration Camp. You will support Kids Club, Exploration Camp and Vacation Program, handling administrative and operational tasks with families, schools, and staff.

The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and proactive communication to ensure a positive, safe experience for children and their families, with occasional evenings and hands-on program support.