Transitional (TK) Coordinator

Paloaltojcc; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays and paid time off

403(b) retirement

Free membership to fitness center

Zusammenfassung

The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a TK Coordinator to strengthen afterschool offerings for Transitional Kindergarten students. You will design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum and oversee daily TK operations to ensure safe, high-quality experiences.

The role requires 1+ year in early childhood or youth program development, familiarity with TK standards, and a California driver license.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree preferred.
• 1+ year of experience teaching in a licensed child care center or comparable program.
• 1+ year of experience in youth program development.
• 1+ year of experience teaching or coordinating programs for early childhood or TK/Kindergarten in licensed settings.
• Experience designing curriculum or youth programming is a plus.
• Familiarity with TK learning standards and ECE development.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and improve a developmentally appropriate TK curriculum.
• Oversee daily operations of the TK program components for safety and consistency.
• Establish routines and structure for TK participants.
• Coach and support staff working with TK children.
• Facilitate transitions from TK graduates to Kindergarten.
• Create activities meeting early learner developmental needs.

Kenntnisse

Youth program development

Early childhood curriculum design

Program coordination

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree preferred

12 ECE/CD units

Jobbeschreibung

What do benefits, membership to a state-of-the-art fitness center, up to 20 paid holidays, PTO and working at the JCC have in common? Read below to find out!

Pay Range: $30.00 - $32.00/hour

The job:
As the Club-J TK Coordinator you will shape, strengthen and expand the OFJCC’s afterschool program offerings for
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) students. You will focus primarily on building consistent, developmentally appropriate and high-quality experiences and programs tailored to the needs of TK children.

The Place: The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. Join us!

The Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 403(b) retirement
• Free membership at our award-winning fitness center

Benefits exceptions apply, based on # hours worked per week

The Core Duties:

• Design, implement, and continually improve a developmentally appropriate afterschool curriculum and environment specifically tailored to TK children.
• Oversee the daily operations of TK program components to ensure smooth, consistent, and safe execution of daily programs and activities.
• Establish and implement systems and routines that create consistency in care, behavior expectations, transitions, and daily structure for TK participants.
• Provide coaching, modeling, and support to staff working with TK children to ensure best practices in early childhood engagement.
• Work with Club J to smoothly transition TK graduates into their Kindergarten year.
• Create and develop choices and activities that meet the developmental needs of early learners and inspire creativity, independence, and exploration.

The Essentials:

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree preferred
• 1+ year of experience teaching in a licensed child care center or comparable program
• 1+ years of experience in youth program development
• 1+ years of experience teaching or coordinating programs for early childhood or transitional kindergarten/kindergarten students in a licensed or comparable setting.
• Experience designing curriculum or youth programming preferred.
• Familiarity with TK learning standards and early childhood social-emotional development.
• 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development (CD) units or units recognized by Community Care Licensing as qualifying in an afterschool setting.
• Valid and appropriate California Driver License
• Safe driving record which meets the OFJCC insurance requirements
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified or willing to be trained
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed (occasionally)

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