JTeam After-School Staff

Levine Jewish Community Center; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Levine Jewish Community Center in Charlotte, NC is seeking an enthusiastic J-Team After-School Junior Staff member to support the social, emotional, and educational needs of children in grades Kindergarten through 5th during after-school hours.

Under supervision, you will help plan and supervise activities, ensure safety, assist with crafts and homework, and participate in staff training and family events.

Formación

• Entering 11th grade by August.
• Child care or leadership experience preferred.
• Good communication with children and staff.
• Positive health and integrity.
• Desire to work with children in after-school setting.
• Willingness to participate in trainings.

Responsabilidades

• Assist planning and supervising after-school activities for K–5.
• Support health, safety, and behavior management.
• Follow weekly event schedules and assist with crafts, games, and homework.
• Help organize supplies and transport children to activities.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and trainings.
• Model teamwork and supervise new staff as assigned.

Conocimientos

Child care

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Descripción del empleo

SANDRA AND LEON LEVINE JCC

The Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. The Center provides and initiates diversified social, educational, recreational and cultural programs within a Jewish setting. The JCC is a partner in serving the community, is affiliated with the JCC Association of North America and a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The JTeam After-School Staff is responsible for providing for the social, emotional and educational needs of each child and the group as a whole during the school year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of the J-Team Lead Staff and Youth Programs Manager, J-Team Junior Staff are responsible for assisting in the planning, conducting, and supervising a variety of recreational activities for campers in Kindergarten through 5th grade in a after-school setting, as well as assisting in the care and supervision of the children assigned to their group.

• Participate in staff training prior to the beginning of the school year.
• Assist the supervision of a classroom and attend to their needs.
• Supervise health, safety and activities of after-school children.
• Follow weekly schedule of events and special activities.
• Teach/assist in all areas.
• Take initiative to analyze and solve problems.
• Assist in organizing, collecting and transporting necessary supplies and children to extracurricular activities.
• Assist in the clean-up of all activities.
• Assist in supervising and participating in crafts, games, sports and other after-school activities, as well as assisting children with homework.
• Participate in parent related programs such as JTEAM Cookout, JTEAM Channukah Celebration, and JTEAM Picnic.
• Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings and trainings.
• Supervise, encourage and teach new staff as assigned.
• Report any behavior problems to Youth Programs Manager.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by Youth Programs Manager.
• Available to work all-day programs such as School’s Out J’s In as well as Winter Break and Spring Break Camps.

Requirements

• Entering 11th grade by August.
• Child care and/or leadership experience.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with children.
• Good character and integrity.
• Positive physical and mental health.
• The desire to work with children in a after-school setting.
• Commit to building a safe, child-focused community.
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
• Ability to take guidance and supervision.
• Activity skills and the ability to transmit/teach skills to children.
• Ability to relate to other staff and children
• Be flexible and ready to meet changing work needs and demands.
• Be open to feedback and desire to grow professionally.