Join our team!

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.

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for implementing a major donor development strategy as part of a comprehensive annual fundraising plan for the JCC. This person will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, personal solicitation, and stewardship of 100-150 active and prospective major donors per year. Reporting to the Development Director, the Major Gifts Officer is responsible for building and managing a portfolio of individuals/families to deepen engagement among existing major donors, increasing giving among donors, identifying, cultivating, and soliciting qualified prospects, ultimately increasing the number of major donors and growing annual revenue. This person will perform a significant share of these solicitations and train and motivate volunteers to perform the remainder. The Major Gifts Officer will work as an integral member of the Development team to provide high customer service and donor stewardship. A particular focus of this role will be the engagement and cultivation of alumni connected to the JCC core programming, including Century Circle donors.

Responsibilities:

• • Work closely with the Director of Development and other members of the Development Department to develop annual plan and implement strategies to meet annual fundraising goals.
• • Assume responsibility for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of 100-150 individual and prospective major donors annually.
• • Perform personal solicitations, either solo or in conjunction with senior staff or volunteer leaders as appropriate.
• • Recruit, train, coach, motivate, and manage volunteers and senior staff, to engage in solicitations and other cultivation/stewardship activities.
• • Track donor cultivation and solicitation activities using the Salesforce database, and report regularly on progress.
• • Attend meetings of, and help provide staff support for, the Development Committee and other relevant committees.
• • Engage in stewardship activities to nurture and maintain relationships with major capital campaign donors.
• • Initiate and manage Legacy Campaign to promote bequests and other types of planned gifts.
• • Manage Century Circle campaigns.
• • Identify opportunities to seek and obtain endowment gifts.
• • Together with Development team, plan and manage 3 to 4 donor cultivation events per year, including recruiting volunteer hosts, and assist with larger benefit events.
• • Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• • B.A./B.S. degree; Non-Profit Management, Advanced degree, or CFRE designation preferred.
• • Minimum 5 years’ experience working in nonprofit development in a major gifts environment is required
• • Significant and successful experience performing personal solicitations of gifts in excess of five figures or more, is required.
• • High level of skill in training, managing, and motivating volunteers
• • Proficient in constituent management and fundraising software. Salesforce preferred.
• • Previous success making cold calls and securing face-to-face meetings with donor prospects.
• • Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• • A high degree of emotional intelligence and success managing multiple competing priorities is a must.
• • Goals and results-driven with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• • Accountable with an attention to detail and organizational skills.
• • Ability to take initiative and anticipate the needs of donors, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• • Proactively share information and communicate effectively both internally and externally.
• • Able to overcome obstacles, and work independently and as part of a team.
• • Ability to develop and maintain a strong presence in the philanthropic community, with the social skills to effectively engage community members and leaders, civic and corporate philanthropists, and active and prospective donors.
• • Understanding of and commitment to the JCC’s mission and values
• • Exceptional skills in leadership and diplomacy.
• • Knowledge of the Bay Area’s Jewish donor community is helpful but not required
• • Ability to work independently and as part of a team; sense of humor a must.
• • Understand fundraising industry ethics and standards, including donor solicitation, confidentiality, gift crediting, stewardship, and financial principles that shape the work of fundraising professionals.
• • Ability and willingness to travel to various program and donor meeting locations.
• • Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance.

Status:

Exempt, Management, Benefited

Hours:

Full time, on-site

Compensation:

$90,000 – $110,000

To apply please email Sam Kniffin, SKniffin@MarinJCC.org

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