Joy Greisen Jewish Education Center (JEC) Hiring for School Age Camp Teacher Job at Anchorage, AK Full Time

The JEC Camps/In-service Camps Program provides up to 30 children, ages kindergarten through 6th grade, with the opportunity to ensure campers have a fun, healthy and rewarding camp experience in a safe environment. A child’s camping experience plays a very important role in his or her maturation. JEC campers will gain self-esteem and self-confidence, learn from new experiences, make new friends and create memories that will last a lifetime! These programs run during all ASD school breaks and In-service days.

The Coordinator would be expected to work 40 hours while camp is in session. Year round full-time work schedule including after school programming is available as well.

The JEC School Age Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning, scheduling, marketing and management of the day-to-day operation of the Camp/In-service Camp program. This includes assistance with staff schedules, management and operations, safety and health, curriculum development, execution, and evaluation to promote a high quality program for all participants.

This position reports to the JEC Assistant Director and Administrator.

Duties and Responsibilities: *
*Communication *
* * Develop and maintain a high level of communication and positive relationships with school staff and community members.

• Develop and maintain positive parent relations.
• Provide program orientation for staff, volunteers, parents and community agencies.
• Communicate with staff teachers and parents/guardians regarding student progress and performance.
• Meet weekly (or as needed) with the Associate Administrator and Administrator.

Development and Implementation

• Manage day-to-day operations of the program
• Facilitate weekly after school staff meetings
• Coach, supervise, and provide professional development opportunities for program staff
• Assure safety and supervision of children at all times, with appropriate adult to student ratio
• Maintain high visibility
• Assure classrooms and other shared school space are well maintained and left as found
• Develop and maintain a schedule of academic, recreational, social and enrichment activities
• Assure accurate distribution and accounting of snacks according to CACFP and JEC guidelines
• Submit student attendance and student snack reports to Administrator
• Coordinate with school staff to ensure developmental needs of all students are being met
• Organize program calendar
• Organize field trips within given budget
• Recruit and enroll program participants
• Develop, implement and model positive discipline and behavior management
• Purchase all necessary program supplies, field trip and transportation fees, etc. (Reimbursements made according to policy)
• Assist in recruitment, training, supervision, appreciation and recognition of volunteers
• Assist with our Family Involvement Programs

Fiscal Management

• Assist in budget development and oversee expenditure tracking.
• Oversee facility management, including attendance, snacks, custodial, classroom, security, safety, and transportation
• Submit all required documentation on a timely basis, including attendance, snack counts, emergency cards, permission forms, payroll, and surveys
• Work with Admin. staff to ensure compliance and fulfill reporting requirements of all funding sources

Human Resources:

• When asked, be involved with the recruitment and hiring of qualified counselors
• As delegated, supervise and conduct evaluation of all staff, volunteers and interns
• Management and organize personnel files for students, volunteers and staff
• Be familiar with the JEC’s Employee Procedures and Policies
• Work with the Administrator and Associate Administrator to resolve employee relations issues

*Effect on End Results:

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• The effectiveness of this position should be measured by:
• High morale of the staff, as evidenced by low turnover and absenteeism
• Enthusiastic families who recommend the program to others in the community
• An attractive and orderly program environment
• Measurable progress in the children’s social and academic skills, and behavior
• Program maintained at capacity enrollment and high quality standards
• Site is maintained on budget

Preferred Qualifications: *
* * 1+ years working with school age children, in school, after school, summer and non-profit sectors.

• BA/BS in education, child development, social work or related field preferred
• Must have 12 ECE (Early Childhood Education) credits, or a completed CDA, upon hire or within the designated time period determined at hire.
• Experience working with leadership teams
• Ability to work effectively with school staff, parents, students and community members.
• Able to implement and supervise lesson plans for academic, enrichment, social and recreational development
• Fingerprint/ background check required.

Alaska Approved Health and Safety Training and Mandatory Reporter, and Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid certified required within 90 days of hire.

Any other requirements outlined in the JEC Personnel Policies

Job Position Classification: Non- Exempt
Pay rates: Compensation DOE, 40 hours per week.

The Joy Greisen JEC is an equal opportunity employer. When hiring for employment we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, color, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, marital status, disability, AIDS/HIV, weight and/or height.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
None

Work Location: One location