JCC Kids Afterschool Group Leader

Asheville Jewish Community Center; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted tuition for programs

Paid holidays and PTO

Aquatics center membership

Employee assistance counseling

Job summary

The Asheville Jewish Community Center seeks a part-time JCC Kids Group Leader to supervise and engage groups of 10-25 school-age children, planning developmentally appropriate activities while ensuring safety and compliance with licensing standards.

You will interact with children and families, model positive behavior, and participate in ongoing training, with benefits supporting part-time staff and a community-focused work environment.

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 supervision of 10-25 school age children and ensure welfare, health, and safety.
• Engage with children through developmentally appropriate interactions and positive redirection.
• Tailor activities to children's needs and interests and foster classroom community.

Skills

Child licensing compliance

Clear communication

Lesson planning & Jewish values

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JCC Kids Group Leader

Position Description

Reports To: Youth Programs Director & Associate Director

Department: Youth Programs

FLSA Classification: Part Time, Non-Exempt

Pay Rate (Hourly): $17.85-18.87/hour

Updated Date: 08/27/2026

Benefits

Part-time employees enjoy many benefits at the Asheville JCC, including: discounted tuition at the JCC’s 5-star early childhood and school aged programs, a generous schedule of paid holidays and PTO, membership at the JCC’s state of the art aquatics center; complimentary swim lessons for employees’ household members; and inclusion in a warm and welcoming center that has served the community for over 80 years. Scroll down for full benefits listing.

Job Summary

The JCC Kids Group Leader is responsible for providing a developmentally appropriate learning experience for the children in their care. Group leaders engage with children, plan and run activities, understand and follow licensing and sanitation standards, maintain an engaging and safe learning environment, and model appropriate behavior for children and junior staff.

Principal 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

Required Skills/Abilities

• 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

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Experience supervising children in a group setting, preferred

Experience in Jewish studies, preferred

Certifications

NC Qualifying Letter (required before start date)

Required Documents

TB Screening and/or Test (required before start date)

Medical Report (required before start date)

Physical Requirements

Ability to be actively moving for most of the day

Walk 1-mile round trip daily

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits Include

• 30% discount for first child (20% for subsequent children) on tuition at the JCC’s 5-star early childhood and school aged programs
• Paid holidays
• One paid floating holiday or personal day to be chosen by the employee
• Accrued, paid vacation and sick days
• Paid weather/emergency related closures
• Free, confidential counseling services through our Employee Assistance Plan
• Aquatics membership for employee and their household
• “Learn to Swim” lessons for employee and their household
• Complimentary use of meeting spaces, including the pavilion, aquatics facility, and social hall