Kids' Club Afterschool Assistant Teacher

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Kids' Club After school Assistant Teacher
Jewish Community Center of the East Bay
1414 Walnut St
Berkeley, CA 94709

POSITION SUMMARY

The Kids' Club After school Assistant Teacher will report directly to the Program Director and will be instrumental in the success of the JCC East Bay's After school Programs at the school site. Teachers must be able to create a positive educational climate where students can learn and grow. Teachers will be responsible for preparing and implementing several weekly developmentally appropriate classes based on their personal passions and skills.

The Kids' Club Teacher will work throughout the school year, from August until May, approximately 20‑25 hours per week.

Activity Planning and Facilitation

• Supervise students in different activities during programming.
• Develop lesson plans and activities that incorporate organizational philosophy and overall program vision.
• Prepare appropriate materials for the activities with student safety and engagement in mind.
• Facilitate developmental programming for children in Transitional Kindergarten through fifth grade.
• 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 opportunities for students to learn and master diverse skills through hands‑on, output‑based activities aligned with their interest.
• Promote group work where students take on meaningful roles while strengthening their critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Facilitate collaborative interactions and discussions on issues relevant to students, including opportunities for feedback on their program experiences.

Student Support and Safety

• Build and maintain trusting and nurturing relationships with students.
• Ability to tutor students on an individual level or facilitate working together in groups in specific subjects as well as general schoolwork.
• Establish clear expectations of student behavior while acknowledging positive behavior and implement the program behavior policy for unsafe behaviors.
• Guide students in using appropriate materials and having a safe working environment.
• Maintain appropriate staff to child ratios for supervising students at all times.
• Assist in completing accurate documentation as directed (attendance, accidents/incidents, injury, behaviors, s, etc.).
• Assist with parent communication when necessary.

Learning and Development

• Serve as a role model and encourage collaboration with Teacher Aide.
• Participate in ongoing health and safety procedures, training, and practice drills with participants.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Assist other after school staff in their learning and development.
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.

General

• Provide a safe environment and supervision to all students during programming.
• Act as a positive and appropriate role model for children and fellow staff.
• Promote an environment in which students learn and respect diversity and equity.
• Contribute to overall program development; support the goals of the JCC East Bay.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness during programming; assist in keeping all after school spaces organized and operational.
• Communicate with the After school administrative team when supplies are needed.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Assist with picking up children from school day classrooms.
• Ability to document programs (photos, written form) for weekly newsletters and bulletin boards.
• Consistent attendance as an after school staff is required as this role is a critical component in the success of the after school program.
• Never be on cell phones while on the job (unless there is an emergency).
• Commitment to the mission of the JCC East Bay and knowledge of or commitment to learning about the Jewish community, values, and traditions.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging work.
• Commitment to anti‑bias education.

The salary range for this position is $24.00/hour - $25.50/hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick pay, and holidays (including…