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The JCC Preschools in San Rafael and Mill Valley are looking for teacher-qualified individuals with a strong work ethic and love for children. Our values-based early learning framework views children, families, and staff as a community of active learners, guided by our Jewish values and relationships with one another. Constructivism and emergent curriculum are among the core principles of our approach to early childhood education.

Compensation:

• Pay Range $25.79 – 29.26 per hour for a teacher-qualified position.
• Comprehensive and generous benefits package.
• Paid support for professional development in Early Childhood Education.
• PTO as well as paid school closures.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• •Providing physical and emotional care for children, including diapering and/or changing, meals, nap time, and meeting needs as appropriate;
• • Maintaining an appropriate learning environment, both indoors and outdoors;
• • Respectful and compassionate Interactions with the children
• • Providing supervision of children, both indoors and outdoor
• • A willingness to assist teachers with children and other classroom housekeeping duties;
• • Understanding the philosophy of the school and approach to the curriculum;
• • Maintaining professional standards and conduct at all times;
• • Respecting confidentiality of school-related information; and,
• • Performing other duties, as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• • We prefer hiring teachers who are professionally prepared as teachers of young children, with a minimum of 12 units in the field of early childhood education and development, however, we will consider other caring individuals, including anyone on the ECE path with experience with young children.
• • Teachers must be sensitive in communicating with others and be able to relate professionally with children and adults.
• • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• • Ability to meet the employment requirements of the licensing agency including clear background check and Live Scan fingerprinting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.79 – 29.26 per hour

Qualifications:

• • 401(k)
• • 401(k) matching
• • Dental Insurance
• • Employee assistance program
• • Employee discount
• • Flexible schedule
• • Flexible spending account
• • Health insurance
• • Life insurance
• • Paid time off
• • Professional development assistance
• • Referral program
• • Tuition reimbursement
• • Vision insurance
• • JCC health club membership

Please email a resume and cover letter to Rachel Weiss, JBaby Coordinator at tlai@marinjcc.org. Please call me at 415-444-8022 if any questions. The JCC is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces people of all faiths and backgrounds. This is a non-profit organization.

We have several part-time lifeguard opportunities available – morning, evening and weekend shifts available! These YEAR-ROUND positions can range from 4-18 hours per week, with a flexible schedule. Benefits include JCC full facility membership and discounts on JCC programs/events and a friendly, warm environment!

Responsibilities:

• Guarding and providing a safe environment for members with a 15 – 30 minute pool rotation schedule.
• Learning and enforcing the pool rules as well as those guidelines set out by the American Red Cross as they pertain to lifeguard skills and training.
• Being fully alert and aware of emergencies and procedures.
• Performing pool opening procedures, closing procedures and participating in the daily maintenance of the pools.
• Installing and removing lane lines according to need and schedule.
• Interacting with the members appropriately and professionally.
• Attending mandatory monthly aquatic in-service trainings.
• Properly filling out incident and accident reports when necessary.
• Working as a team with other staff members.

Qualifications:

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/ First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification or equivalent.
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 4 hours at a time, swim at least 300 yards continuously, and lift at least 50 lbs.
• The lifeguard should be reliable and responsible, with a strong sense of commitment to their job and to the Center’s larger purpose.

We are training lifeguards and will reimburse course fees after having worked 6 months continuously at the JCC.

Hours:

Part-time

Compensation:

$16.50 – $21 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

Expected Hours:

4 – 18 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends only
• Year round work

Ability to Commute:

• San Rafael, CA 94903 (Required)

Work Location:

In-person

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The Side by Side Teacher reports to the ECE Operations Manager or ECE Director.

Responsibilities:

Job duties are the sole responsibility of the Side by Side Teacher. Side by Side classrooms are shared spaces and must be maintained for a variety of uses. Teacher responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:

• • Interactions with children and caregivers must reflect respect, compassion and a willingness to gently guide the child.
• • Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum in accordance with the philosophy of the JCC Early Childhood programs.
• • Understand and articulate the philosophy of the JCC Preschool.
• • Curriculum should promote a diverse and anti-bias atmosphere.
• • Supervise children, provide guidance to caregivers and follow proper safety procedures at all times.
• • Attend at least one JCC Preschool staff meeting per session and incorporate learning into practice.
• • Participate in recommended opportunities for professional growth.
• • Communicate clearly, appropriately and in a timely manner with colleagues and the administrative staff.
• • Maintain professional standards and conduct.
• • Maintain confidentiality of school-related information.
• • Perform other duties, as requested by supervisor

Before session:

• • Before session begins, check room set up and wipe down tables and chairs with bleach and water solution
• • Set up room with developmentally appropriate offerings for children ages 18 months-3 years
• • Maintain an aesthetically pleasing environment by regularly checking the quality of equipment and materials
• • Clean manipulatives and other toys regularly to maintain a clean, healthy environment

During session:

• • Greet children and caregivers promptly at class scheduled start time (9:15 or 11 AM)
• • Maintain attendance sheet
• • Engage with caregivers to promote other programs, including the preschool, JCC swim classes, etc.
• • Help participants make connections

After session:

• • Tidy room, stack chairs on tabletops
• • Check the quality of materials and equipment and report any damages/need for replacement to supervisor via email
• • Place orders for food and materials well in advance by submitting list in writing to the ECE Administration
• • Attend all scheduled meetings with supervisor

Qualifications:

Teachers hired as a Side by Side Teacher must have experience working with children and families in a group setting. ECE units preferred.

Salary & Benefits:

Side by Side Teachers are paid an hourly rate of $30 for a total of 2.5 hours per 1.5 hour session (includes time for class preparation and clean up). A separate hourly rate (determined by education and experience) will be paid for supervision meetings and any other pre-approved additional hours, including for professional development.

Please email a resume and cover letter to Rachel Weiss, JBaby Coordinator at RWeiss@MarinJcc.org. Please do not contact via phone. Candidates whose qualifications are determined to most closely match the position requirements will be contacted. We are not able to respond to each and every resume submitted at this time. The JCC is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces people of all faiths and backgrounds. This is a non-profit organization.

The Swim Instructor is responsible for providing consistent quality swim instruction in private and group swim lessons. We offer flexible hours, discounts on JCC programs/events and a friendly, warm environment!

No certification needed, we train!

Responsibilities:

• • Provide quality swim instruction to children, teenagers, and adults in private and/or group swim lessons.
• • Establish clear objectives and goals based on class description, modify instruction based on participant ability and maintain a supportive and positive classroom environment.
• • Adhere to swim and pool safety standards. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current Water Safety Instruction and Center rules and standards.
• • Establish consistency of availability in the swim schedule. Provide Swim Instruction Manager with available teaching times and days subject to the needs of the Swim Instruction Department. Is punctual and prepared for all swim lessons. Is flexible regarding last-minute substitution in either private or group swim lessons.
• • Effectively communicates with students, parents, Swim Instruction Manager and the Aquatic Programs Manager.
• • Attend mandatory staff swim instructor meetings.
• • May be asked to substitute for other swim instructors due to illness or schedule changes.
• • Attend continuing education classes to keep certifications current. Attend classes or use facilities to increase swim instruction abilities and personal health.
• • Support message and mission of Osher Marin JCC (OMJCC).
• • Is courteous to OMJCC members, staff, and the public.
• • Follow pool rules and directions from Lifeguard.
• • Shifts up to 18 hours per week are available.

Positions Available:

• • Part-time – Weekdays and Weekends

Compensation:

$16 – $30/hour, depending on experience level.

To apply please email Tom Sweeney, tsweeney@marinjcc.org