Kids' Club Afterschool Assistant Teacher

Kids' Club After school Assistant Teacher

Jewish Community Center of the East Bay, 1414 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94709

The Kids' Club After school Assistant Teacher reports directly to the Program Director and is instrumental in the success of the JCC East Bay's After school Programs at the school site. The role involves creating a positive educational climate where students can learn and grow, preparing and implementing weekly developmentally appropriate classes based on personal passions and skills. The assistant teacher works throughout the school year from August through May, approximately 20‑25 hours per week.

• 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.

• Build and maintain trusting and nurturing relationships with students.
• 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 implementing the program behavior policy for unsafe behaviors.
• Guide students in using appropriate materials and maintaining 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.

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

• 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.
• Document programs (photos, written form) for weekly newsletters and bulletin boards.
• Maintain consistent attendance 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.
• Commit to the mission of the JCC East Bay and to learning about the Jewish community, values, and traditions.
• Commit to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging work.
• Commit to anti‑bias education.

• 2+ years of childcare or equivalent experience in TK or Elementary preferred.
• Associates or BA in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Must have an Associate's Degree or higher, or 48 semester college units, or pass a minimum proficiency exam.
• Must have some ECE units or equivalent recreation, education, physical education, human services, or social welfare classes. Submit a college transcript to verify coursework.
• Experience working with children grades TK‑5 and ability to plan appropriate activities for different age groups.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize tasks and develop and implement plans to efficiently meet organizational goals.
• Strong classroom management and behavior management skills.
• Ability to lead a classroom of children.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to lift/carry objects weighing 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit on floors and chairs, and to get up and down quickly.
• Ability to bend from knees and waist to help a child.
• Ability to maneuver in confined lavatories to aid children with toilet needs.
• Ability to respond without delay to the needs of young children.
• Regular and consistent attendance; must be available Monday through Friday…