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: $22-25/hour

The job: Do you enjoy teaching and engaging children to help them learn, create and thrive? Come work with your peers and play with kids while being a role model who creates a welcoming and safe environment for children to grow and play. As a Club J Teacher you will create and implement programs and promote learning in an after-school program for children in grades K-6. Come work at our large community center with free access to our full fitness facilities!

The Place: The Palo Alto 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. Our diverse and passionate staff of 250+ collaborate to make our 8.5-acre campus a truly special place for the nearly 20,000 visitors every week. Join us! Visit www.paloaltojcc.org.

The Core Duties:

• Interact with and supervise school-age children in individual and group settings to broaden their learning experiences
• Plan and implement experiences that provide a consistent learning environment that allows for emotional, cognitive, social and physical growth in children
• Challenge children to interact, learn, create and thrive while conforming to the individual needs of each child
• Create and actively promote a comfortable and welcoming environment
• Be a role model to children and others by maintaining a positive attitude

The Essentials:

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree preferred
• 1+ year of experience teaching in a licensed child care center or comparable program preferred
• 1 year of experience in youth program development preferred
• 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 or Associate Teacher Permit or Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing
• Valid and appropriate California Driver License
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability and desire to work independently and as a team member with the community and other employees
• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities when required
• Positive, upbeat and enthusiastic about working in a non-profit environment
• Cleared Background Check (Fingerprints, Child Abuse Index Check and Medical/TB exam)
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified

The Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 403(b) retirement
• Free membership at our award-winning fitness center
• Discounts for OFJCC Preschool, J-Camp and Club J tuition
• Fun, motivating workplace

Benefits exceptions apply, based on # hours worked per week

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