Location and Job Title:

Edah Educator (Afterschool)
Jewish Community Center of the East Bay
1414 Walnut St
Berkeley, CA 94709

Principal Responsibilities:

Edah is a pathway of the Berkeley Afterschool program for children in grades K-5, where children engage in authentic and meaningful Hebrew-rich integrative Jewish learning experiences designed to respond to their individual interests and needs.

POSITION SUMMARY

An Edah Educator will be responsible for nurturing the learning, culture, and growth of the Edah afterschool program. They will care deeply and work passionately with children and educators, and facilitate a number of different Hebrew language infused learning opportunities.

Classroom Planning

• Contribute to continual development of the Edah program and curriculum.
• Work with the Senior Director of Jewish Learning to ensure that lesson plans are achieving desired goals.
• Plan and design lessons and activities with varying learning styles and abilities in mind.

Student Support

• Work directly with students and support all aspects of the Edah afterschool program.
• Work according to individual and specific plans of students.
• Commitment to the mission of the JCC East Bay and knowledge of or commitment to learning about the Jewish community, values, and traditions.
• Work with administration on parent communication, and various administrative responsibilities.

Learning and Development

• Be open to learning together and observing colleagues in order to strengthen your own skills and knowledge.
• Participate in bi-monthly staff meetings and professional development opportunities centered around knowledge enrichment and inclusion work.

General

• Commitment to the mission of the JCC East Bay and knowledge of or commitment to learning about the Jewish community, values, and traditions.
• Work with administration on parent communication, and various administrative responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Background and experience in Jewish education and arts education.
• Hebrew language fluency (native or very strong).
• Experience in a childcare setting or equivalent experience.
• BA in Education, Arts, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to organize tasks, and develop and implement plans to efficiently meet organizational goals.
• Ability to lead a classroom of children.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to push/pull and 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 needs of young children.

The salary range for this position is up to $40.00/hour. This position is up to 20 hours/week.

The JCC East Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. JCC East Bay policy prohibits unlawful discrimination in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The JCC East Bay complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require particular accommodations during the application and interview process, please inform us of your needs so that we can provide accordingly.

Systemic inequities in hiring have caused women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, and others to apply to jobs only if they meet all of the qualifications. The JCC East Bay encourages you to apply anyway, as no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application.

Salary:

$35,000 - $45,000

Agency Information:

Founded in 1978 as the Berkeley-Richmond JCC, we continue to evolve to meet the community's needs. Serving over 9,000 people each year, the JCC plays an important role as a communal gathering place, celebrating people of all ages, backgrounds, and types of observance.

Over the years, the JCC has absorbed and strengthened vital programs that originated at other local JCCs, including Oakland afterschool, Camp Tzofim, the JCC Maccabi Games(r), and ArtsFest. In 2006, we became the JCC East Bay to reflect our broad geographic reach in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The Berkeley branch, which is a historic landmark building, is home to an award-winning preschool, a vibrant afterschool program, and spaces for the entire community to come together. The JCC also offers large afterschool programs onsite at two Oakland public schools.

The JCC East Bay creates healthy communities inspired by Jewish values, culture, and tradition.