ABOUT THE JCC EAST BAY
The JCC East Bay values hachnasat orchim (providing a welcoming home) for people of all ages
and life stages. Inspired by Jewish values, culture, and tradition, we build relationships, foster
learning, and offer accessible pathways to Jewish life through programs for children, teens,
families, adults, and older adults. After decades of operating our suite of programs in North
Berkeley, we will be opening a new home for East Bay Jewish life in the summer of 2026 in
Oakland. Our new campus will offer programs and activities to spark creativity, nurture identity,
and weave together diverse generations, cultures, and organizations—including voices from
across global Jewry—into a living tapestry of culture, learning, and kehilla (community)
connections. Our future flagship campus in the Rockridge neighborhood will house our
administrative offices and our award-winning preschool opening in the fall of 2026, and we will
retain afterschool programs in Berkeley and in several Oakland public schools.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Afterschool Lead TK/Kindergarten Teacher will report directly to the Afterschool Leadership
Team and will be instrumental in the success of the JCC East Bay’s Afterschool Program. This
person in this role must be able to create a positive educational climate where students can
learn and grow. They will be responsible for preparing and implementing several weekly
developmentally appropriate classes based on their personal passions and skills. They will work
throughout the school year, from August until May, up to 27 hours per week.
We are looking for Lead and Assistant TK/K Teachers at our Berkeley program.
Classroom Planning
- Develop lesson plans and activities for grade groups that incorporate organizational
philosophy and overall program vision.
- Supervise children, including planning, preparation and implementation of
developmental programming for children in TK and Kindergarten.
- Plan and implement weekly elective classes.
- Create instructional resources and curriculum that reflect the diverse educational,
cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Provide varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children’s active
participation, independent choices, experimentation, and problem solving within the
context of a structured setting and program.
