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Description SANDRA AND LEON LEVINE JCC The Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. The Center provides and initiates diversified social, educational, recreational and cultural programs within a Jewish setting. The JCC is a partner in serving the community, is affiliated with the JCC Association of North America and a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte. POSITION PURPOSE: The JTeam After-School Staff is responsible for providing for the social, emotional and educational needs of each child and the group as a whole during the school year. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the J-Team Lead Staff and Youth Programs Manager, J-Team Junior Staff are responsible for assisting in the planning, conducting, and supervising a variety of recreational activities for campers in Kindergarten through 5th grade in a after-school setting, as well as assisting in the care and supervision of the children assigned to their group. • Participate in staff training prior to the beginning of the school year. • Assist the supervision of a classroom and attend to their needs. • Supervise health, safety and activities of after-school children. • Follow weekly schedule of events and special activities. • Teach/assist in all areas. • Take initiative to analyze and solve problems. • Assist in organizing, collecting and transporting necessary supplies and children to extracurricular activities. • Assist in the clean-up of all activities. • Assist in supervising and participating in crafts, games, sports and other after-school activities, as well as assisting children with homework. • Participate in parent related programs such as JTEAM Cookout, JTEAM Channukah Celebration, and JTEAM Picnic. • Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings and trainings. • Supervise, encourage and teach new staff as assigned. • Report any behavior problems to Youth Programs Manager. • Any other responsibilities as assigned by Youth Programs Manager. • Available to work all-day programs such as School’s Out J’s In as well as Winter Break and Spring Break Camps. Requirements • Entering 11th grade by August. • Child care and/or leadership experience. • Good communication skills and ability to work well with children. • Good character and integrity. • Positive physical and mental health. • The desire to work with children in a after-school setting. • Commit to building a safe, child-focused community. • Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience. • Ability to take guidance and supervision. • Activity skills and the ability to transmit/teach skills to children. • Ability to relate to other staff and children • Be flexible and ready to meet changing work needs and demands. • Be open to feedback and desire to grow professionally.