Kids' Club Afterschool Lead Teacher

Principal Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Kids' Club After school Lead Teacher will report directly to the Program Director at either Hintil Kuu Ca or Joaquin Miller Elementary and will be instrumental in the success of the JCC East Bay's After school Programs. 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 After school Head 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.
• Ability to support other staff's lesson planning; act as point person for collaboration around lesson planning.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for the activities including coordination between groups with shared materials.
• Ensure developmental activities are being implemented including support and coordination of transition between activities.
• 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.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance and discuss with KC Teachers the appropriate adaption and accommodation to meet students' needs.

Student Support and Safety

• Build and Maintain trusting and nurturing relationships with students.
• Ability to tutor students on an individual level or facilitate working 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.
• Ensure students are using appropriate materials and having a safe working environment.
• Maintain appropriate staff to child ratios for supervising children at all times.
• Complete accurate reports as directed (attendance, accidents/incidents, illness, medications administration, s, etc.).
• Observe and document social, emotional, physical, and personal developmental needs of students.
• Assist with parent communication when necessary.

Learning and Development

• Serve as role model and facilitate collaboration between staff.
• Participate in on-going 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…