Afterschool Staff
Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Quick overview
The Afterschool Staff will design and maintain a safe, engaging classroom environment while facilitating daily activities and games for children in grades K-6. Responsibilities also include communicating with parents, monitoring student behavior, and ensuring compliance with state licensing requirements.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be available to work Monday through Friday from 3
- 00
- PM to 6:00 PM. A strong passion for the growth and development of school-aged children is required for this position.
Job description
- The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia is seeking Staff for the Chai-5 After School Program.
- Candidates must be available to work 5 days a week (M-F) from 3:00-6:00PM, though flexibility can scheduled.
- Chai-5 serves children from the grades of K-6 in the Fairfax area.
- The Counselor position is one that will be asked to design and maintain a welcoming “HOMEBASE” classroom, using age appropriate furniture, toys, decorations and supplies.
- The Counselors will work with other classroom counselors to ensure a safe, meaningful and fun environment for the children.
- All candidates must have a passion for the growth and development of school-aged children!
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to: · Assisting with the day-to-day operations of the program · Implementing weekly developmentally appropriate programming · Coordinating and leading group games and activities · Verbal communications with parents on a regular basis · Attending all trainings and staff meetings · Developing strong relationships with children, parents, staff and the JCCNV community · Maintaining a neat, safe, and well-decorated HOMEBASE classroom · Ensuring the program is meeting all Virginia state licensing requirements · Monitoring children’s’ behavior using “Daily Report Forms” and communication with School Age Services Program
Manager · Recording and maintaining accurate attendance lists throughout the day · Working with 1-2 classroom counselors setting up daily snack, facilitate daily activities, give homework help, and maintain a safe and fun environment for all children in the program