Afterschool Lead Teacher - TK​/Kindergarten

ABOUT THE JCC EAST BAY The JCC East Bay values hachnasat orchim (providing a welcoming home) for people of all ages and life stages. Inspired by Jewish values, culture, and tradition, we build relationships, foster learning, and offer accessible pathways to Jewish life through programs for children, teens, families, adults, and older adults. After decades of operating our suite of programs in North Berkeley, we will be opening a new home for East Bay Jewish life in the summer of 2026 in Oakland.

Our new campus will offer programs and activities to spark creativity, nurture identity, and weave together diverse generations, cultures, and organizations—including voices from across global Jewry—into a living tapestry of culture, learning, and kehilla (community) connections. Our future flagship campus in the Rockridge neighborhood will house our administrative offices and our award‑winning preschool opening in the fall of 2026, and we will retain after school programs in Berkeley and in several Oakland public schools.

The After school Lead TK/Kinderga 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.

• 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 standards and invoking approved disciplinary action when necessary.
• Collaborate with leadership and inclusion staff to implement behavior plans.
• Ability to tutor students on an individual level, in specific subjects as well as general schoolwork.

• Serve as role model and help guide/facilitate collaboration between staff.
• Support other after school staff in their learning and development.
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and Jewish holiday training sessions.

• Act as a positive and appropriate role model for children and fellow staff.
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