Club J After School Counselors

Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to facilities

Opportunity for additional hours

Job summary

Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County is seeking a part-time assistant for its after-school program, Club J. The ideal candidate, a senior college or master's student, will work with children in various classes, offering support and engaging in activities. Applicants must demonstrate strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and enjoy working with kids. A LIVE Scan from California and CPR/First Aid certification are required. Opportunities for additional hours are available.

Qualifications

• Must have completed some college courses in education or related field.
• Prior work experience with children is recommended.
• Must be available afternoons, 12-15 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running after-school programs for children aged 5-12.
• Support lead educators in providing a variety of classes.
• Engage with children from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Self-motivated

Job description

This position is ideal for the Senior College Student, or Master’s student who is working towards a career in education, psychology, management, and enjoys working with kids! This applicant must be available in the afternoon 12-15 hours per week.

Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County is a fast-paced family oriented, non-profit, and located in a 220,000 square foot facility with Orange County’s finest after school program- Club J.

We provide services to the community including fitness, sports leagues, aquatics, camps, pre-school, and cultural arts. Our employees are able to use the facilities- one of many benefits. Club J afterschool program offer a variety of classes i.e.; academics, science, history, sports, Judaic, language, performance arts, and cultural arts; 18-24 classes within an 8 week session during the calendar school year. Each enrichment class is run by a qualified educator and instructor with specialized skills.

We run a successful program, and your ability to work with various people from different disciplines and cultures, to problem solve, time manage and exercise organizational skills will be key to our continued success.

Candidates must be self-motivated, committed to working hard, and passionate about working with kids. Prior work experience with children recommended.

Hours range from 1:30pm- 6pm with constant opportunities for additional hours.

Requirements

• Have LIVE Scan from the State of California or must obtain prior to start date
• CPR/First Aid Certified

Send Resume and letter of interest to Carly Singer, Club J Director, Assistant Children & Camp Director, [e-mail]