Job Description

SANDRA AND LEON LEVINE JCC

The Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. The Center provides and initiates diversified social, educational, recreational and cultural programs within a Jewish setting. The JCC is a partner in serving the community, is affiliated with the JCC Association of North America and a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The JTeam After-School Staff is responsible for providing for the social, emotional and educational needs of each child and the group as a whole during the school year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of the J-Team Lead Staff and Youth Programs Manager, J-Team Junior Staff are responsible for assisting in the planning, conducting, and supervising a variety of recreational activities for campers in Kindergarten through 5th grade in a after-school setting, as well as assisting in the care and supervision of the children assigned to their group.

• Participate in staff training prior to the beginning of the school year.
• Assist the supervision of a classroom and attend to their needs.
• Supervise health, safety and activities of after-school children.
• Follow weekly schedule of events and special activities.
• Teach/assist in all areas.
• Take initiative to analyze and solve problems.
• Assist in organizing, collecting and transporting necessary supplies and children to extracurricular activities.
• Assist in the clean-up of all activities.
• Assist in supervising and participating in crafts, games, sports and other after-school activities, as well as assisting children with homework.
• Participate in parent related programs such as JTEAM Cookout, JTEAM Channukah Celebration, and JTEAM Picnic.
• Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings and trainings.
• Supervise, encourage and teach new staff as assigned.
• Report any behavior problems to Youth Programs Manager.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by Youth Programs Manager.
• Available to work all-day programs such as School’s Out J’s In as well as Winter Break and Spring Break Camps.

Requirements

• Entering 11th grade by August.
• Child care and/or leadership experience.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with children.
• Good character and integrity.
• Positive physical and mental health.
• The desire to work with children in a after-school setting.
• Commit to building a safe, child-focused community.
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
• Ability to take guidance and supervision.
• Activity skills and the ability to transmit/teach skills to children.
• Ability to relate to other staff and children
• Be flexible and ready to meet changing work needs and demands.
• Be open to feedback and desire to grow professionally.