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Assistant Teacher, Edah Berkeley About the JCC East Bay The JCC East Bay is a welcoming home for people of all ages and life stages. Inspired by Jewish values, culture, and tradition, we build interpersonal relationships, foster learning and curiosity, and offer accessible pathways to Jewish life. The JCC's core programs include early childhood education and preschool; camp and afterschool programs; teen engagement; older adult activities; intergenerational Jewish holiday celebrations; and ongoing opportunities to connect with Jewish life and our richly diverse community. The JCC East Bay operates from four locations: our full-service building in Berkeley, afterschool programs at Joaquin Miller Elementary, and Thornhill Elementary, and administrative offices on our soon to be flagship campus in Oakland. About Edah Edah is the JCC East Bay's Jewish afterschool program, creating a warm and engaging community where children can learn, play, build friendships, and develop meaningful connections to Jewish life. Our approach centers on knowing our learners and creating experiences that respond to children's interests, needs, and developmental stages. Through experiential and age-appropriate learning, students engage with Jewish traditions, holidays, Hebrew language, Israeli culture, art, stories, and community life. Edah aims to create an environment where children feel known, supported, curious, and connected, while giving them opportunities to explore Jewish identity and culture in ways that are joyful, creative, and relevant to their lives. Position Summary The JCC East Bay is seeking an Assistant Teacher to join our Edah afterschool program in Berkeley, working primarily with students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. The Assistant Teacher works closely with the Lead Teacher and other Edah staff to create a warm, inclusive, and engaging environment for children throughout the afternoon. The role includes supporting daily routines and transitions, co-leading activities, supervising play and enrichment, and providing individual and small-group support. The Assistant Teacher will also help support Edah's Jewish and Hebrew programming and contribute to a positive community where children can learn, explore, and build relationships. Core Responsibilities Supervise and actively engage children during structured and unstructured activities. Foster a warm, positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. Co-lead activities and support implementation of the lead teacher's curriculum. Independently lead small groups and activities as needed. Support Jewish, Hebrew, cultural, and holiday programming. Provide individual academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support. Support positive group dynamics, classroom routines, and transitions. Assist with snack, setup, and cleanup. Engage with children during play, enrichment activities, and community-building experiences. Collaborate closely with teachers, program leadership, and other Edah staff. Step in to lead activities or groups when needed. Help maintain clean, safe, welcoming, and organized program spaces. Participate in staff meetings and professional development. Model and uphold JCC values, including equity, inclusion, and anti-bias education. Demonstrate dependability and consistency in attendance.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with elementary school-aged children. Experience working specifically with Kindergarten through 2nd grade students is strongly preferred. 2+ years of experience working with children in group settings is preferred. Some relevant college coursework in education, recreation, psychology, human services, or a related field. Ability to engage and support young children in both structured and unstructured settings. Ability to lead small and large group activities. Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills. Experience supporting classroom routines, transitions, and positive behavior. Experience with curriculum implementation preferred. Interest in creating a warm and inclusive Jewish learning environment. Familiarity with Jewish traditions, holidays, culture, and community life. Knowledge of Hebrew is a plus. Familiarity with Israeli culture is a plus. Physical ability to safely supervise young children, including standing, bending, sitting on the floor, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Schedule This is a part-time afterschool position, approximately 2-3 days per week. Typical hours are 1:30 or 2:00 PM through 5:00 or 5:30 PM, depending on program needs and availability. Compensation The salary range for this position is $24.84-$25.36 per hour. 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.