Kindergarten Unit Head- Seasonal Position

JCC Association of North America; Tenafly (NJ); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

JCC Association of North America is seeking a Kindergarten Unit Head for their Neil Klatskin Summer Camps in Tenafly, New Jersey. This seasonal position requires supervising staff, communicating with families, and planning camp activities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, camp experience, and valid CPR/First Aid certifications. The role runs from June 23 to August 15, 2025, with various pre-camp meetings leading up to the summer. Salary ranges from $6,000 to $7,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience working with school-aged children.
• Previous camp experience is preferred.
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp setting.
• Current CPR and first aid certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead camp staff of 15-20 counselors.
• Communicate with families through newsletters and calls.
• Plan and facilitate weekly staff meetings.
• Evaluate season and provide suggestions for improvement.

Skills

Supervision of staff

Communication skills

Ability to work with children

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Kindergarten Unit Head- Seasonal Position
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ 07670

Principal Responsibilities:

Neil Klatskin Summer Camps in Tenafly, New Jersey is looking for a Unit Head for our G'dolim program for Kindergarten campers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

PRE-CAMP

• Attend monthly planning meetings from January-June.
• Welcome & Introduction phone calls to parents.
• Work together with the leadership team to plan, lead, and attend camp staff training.
• Attend and oversee Unit Camp Family Meet & Greet on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

• Assist in grouping, staffing, and scheduling.

CAMP

• Supervise, lead, and build relationships with camp staff of 15-20 counselors.
• Monitor Activities and relationships between staff, specialists, campers, and parents.
• Communicate with families through newsletters, phone calls, or emails following a camp communication timeline.
• Monitor counselor and camper assignments for each day.
• Plan and facilitate weekly staff meetings.
• Formally evaluate unit staff at least twice a season, conducting other evaluations as necessary.
• Check in with Program Director daily.
• Supervise arrival and dismissal of campers.
• Evaluate season and share suggestions for the following season.

Other Duties as assigned.

Salary Range $6K-$7K. Salary commensurate with experience.

Please send resumes to: Melissa Peters, Director, Camp & Youth Engagement, [e-mail]

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience working with school aged children
• Previous camp experience
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp setting
• Ability and experience in supervising staff and campers
• Current CPR and first aid certifications

SCHEDULE:

• Must be available to work June 23-August 15, 8:00am- 5:00 pm as well as the following:
  • Once a month January-April 2025 and twice a month May-June 2025
  • Open House (2/9/25 & April TBD), Staff Orientation (6/8, 6/9, 6/16, 6/17), Staff meetings (once per week during camp), Interactive Nights and additional programs as needed prior to and during camp.

Salary:

Under $25,000