Afterschool TK​/Kindergarten Teacher; Berkeley

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About The Jcc East Bay

The JCC East Bay is a welcoming home for people of all ages and life stages. Inspired by Jewish values, culture, and tradition, we build interpersonal relationships, foster learning and curiosity, and offer accessible pathways to Jewish life. The JCC’s core programs include early childhood education and preschool; camp and after school programs; teen engagement; older adult activities; intergenerational Jewish holiday celebrations;

and ongoing opportunities to connect with Jewish life and our richly diverse community. The JCC East Bay operates from five locations: our full-service building in Berkeley, after school programs at Joaquin Miller Elementary, Thornhill Elementary, and Hintil Kuu Ca School in Oakland, and administrative offices on our soon to be flagship campus in Oakland.

About The Jcc East Bay

The JCC East Bay is a welcoming home for people of all ages and life stages. Inspired by Jewish values, culture, and tradition, we build interpersonal relationships, foster learning and curiosity, and offer accessible pathways to Jewish life. The JCC’s core programs include early childhood education and preschool; camp and after school programs; teen engagement; older adult activities; intergenerational Jewish holiday celebrations;

and ongoing opportunities to connect with Jewish life and our richly diverse community. The JCC East Bay operates from five locations: our full-service building in Berkeley, after school programs at Joaquin Miller Elementary, Thornhill Elementary, and Hintil Kuu Ca School in Oakland, and administrative offices on our soon to be flagship campus in Oakland.

Position Summary

The After school TK/Kindergarten Teacher will report directly to the After school Leadership Team and will be instrumental in the success of the JCC East Bay’s After school Program. This person in this role must be able to create a positive educational climate where students can learn and grow. They will be responsible for preparing and implementing several weekly developmentally appropriate classes based on their personal passions and skills.

They will work throughout the school year, from August until May, up to 27 hours per week.

We are looking for Lead and Assistant TK/K Teachers at our Berkeley program.

Classroom Planning

• Develop lesson plans and activities for grade groups that incorporate organizational philosophy and overall program vision
• Supervise children, including planning, preparation and implementation of developmental programming for children in TK and Kindergarten
• Plan and implement weekly elective classes
• Create instructional resources and curriculum that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Provide varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children’s active participation, independent choices, experimentation, and problem solving within the context of a structured setting and program
• Ability to support other staff’s lesson planning; act as point person for collaboration around lesson planning
• Ability to lead and supervise children in a variety of activities, both structured and unstructured
• Collaborate with other TK/Kindergarten teachers to ensure continuity of curriculum, classroom structures, etc

• Establish and maintain a well-organized, safe, and healthy environment for children
• Check materials, equipment, and supplies to see that amounts are adequate and that everything is in good working condition; take preventative measures against hazards to physical safety
• Maintain cleanliness of the classroom and other program spaces: wash dishes, wipe counters, put things away, etc

• Observe and assess the cognitive, perceptual, spoken, non-verbal language, and social, emotional, physical, and personal developmental needs of each child. Share observations with leadership team on areas of interest, strengths, and challenges.
• Mindful and aware of children’s needs to promote growth and foster curiosity
• Manage student behavior in the classroom utilizing methods consistent with JCC…