Transitional (TK) Coordinator

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Palo Alto, CA, USA
In-Office
30-32 Hourly
Junior
Fitness • Kids + Family • Social Impact
The Role
Coordinate and improve an afterschool program for Transitional Kindergarten students. Design developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities, oversee daily operations and safety, establish consistent routines, coach staff in early-childhood practices, and support children transitioning into kindergarten.
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What do benefits, membership to a state-of-the-art fitness center, up to 20 paid holidays, PTO and working at the JCC have in common? Read below to find out! 

Pay Range: $30.00 - $32.00/hour

The job: 
As the Club-J TK Coordinator you will shape, strengthen and expand the OFJCC’s afterschool program offerings for
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) students. You will focus primarily on building consistent, developmentally appropriate and high-quality experiences and programs tailored to the needs of TK children. 

The Place: The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. Join us! 

The Perks:

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • 403(b) retirement
  • Free membership at our award-winning fitness center

Benefits exceptions apply, based on # hours worked per week

The Core Duties:

  • Design, implement, and continually improve a developmentally appropriate afterschool curriculum and environment specifically tailored to TK children.
  • Oversee the daily operations of TK program components to ensure smooth, consistent, and safe execution of daily programs and activities.
  • Establish and implement systems and routines that create consistency in care, behavior expectations, transitions, and daily structure for TK participants.
  • Provide coaching, modeling, and support to staff working with TK children to ensure best practices in early childhood engagement.
  • Work with Club J to smoothly transition TK graduates into their Kindergarten year.
  • Create and develop choices and activities that meet the developmental needs of early learners and inspire creativity, independence, and exploration.

The Essentials:

  • High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree preferred
  • 1+ year of experience teaching in a licensed child care center or comparable program
  • 1+ years of experience in youth program development
  • 1+ years of experience teaching or coordinating programs for early childhood or transitional kindergarten/kindergarten students in a licensed or comparable setting. 
  • Experience designing curriculum or youth programming preferred.
  • Familiarity with TK learning standards and early childhood social-emotional development.
  • 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development (CD) units or units recognized by Community Care Licensing as qualifying in an afterschool setting. 
  • Valid and appropriate California Driver License
  • Safe driving record which meets the OFJCC insurance requirements
  • Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified or willing to be trained
  • Ability to work nights and weekends as needed (occasionally)

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Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least one year of experience teaching in a licensed childcare center or comparable program
  • At least one year of experience in youth program development
  • At least one year of experience teaching or coordinating early childhood, transitional kindergarten, or kindergarten programs in a licensed or comparable setting
  • Familiarity with Transitional Kindergarten learning standards and early childhood social-emotional development
  • 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or qualifying Community Care Licensing coursework
  • Valid appropriate California driver's license
  • Safe driving record meeting employer insurance requirements
  • Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to complete training
  • Ability to work nights and weekends occasionally as needed
  • Associate degree
  • Experience designing curriculum or youth programming
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The Company
350 Employees
Year Founded: 1960

What We Do

The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is a nonprofit organization in Silicon Valley, serving communities through inclusive educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness, and wellness programs. Its offerings include aquatics, fitness, early-childhood education, day camps, Jewish living, arts and ideas, senior and adult programming, and afterschool activities, with a modern campus welcoming more than 15,000 visitors weekly across the South Peninsula.

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