Club J Assistant Director

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Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta

Position Title : Club J Assistant Director

Department : Club J

Hours : M-F / Full-time

Classification : Exempt

Position Reports to : Club J Director

The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta is seeking an Assistant Director for Club J, its premier after-school program for grades pre-k through fifth.

The program has 200+ kids annually with 30+ part-time staff. The ideal candidate needs to be able to create, implement and manage an elementary aged after-school program.

The position requires energy, creativity, professionalism and willingness to work with a group of people towards the common goal of creating an outstanding after-school program.

Principle duties and responsibilities :

• Assist Director with daily administrative functions of Club J program
• Create and implement the daily curriculum and activities for each grade level of

the program; train staff on how to execute activities

• Prepare all classroom spaces prior to the start of the program daily
• Shop for supplies and organize daily activity bins
• Manage and print all necessary daily sheets, including schedules, group rosters, activity sheets and check-out sheet
• Manage the seasonal activity sheets to help ensure Club J children get to and from all extra-curricular activities
• Manage the check-out process to ensure policies and procedures are followed to keep children safe and families happy
• Manage the staffing grid to ensure each group is staffed correctly each day
• Assist in the hiring and interviewing of staff members
• Assist in managing staff hiring paperwork and collecting required documents for Bright from the Start
• Handle behavioral challenges and disciplinary procedures as needed
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with parents and all JCC staff
• Keep track of daily absences and mark bus and group rosters
• Take weekly inventory of Club J supplies that may include items such as extra clothes, medication and ice packs, crayons, books, etc.
• Manage the medical / health supplies for Club J Office and maintain medical logs
• Manage medicine dispersals and maintain accurate allergy logs
• Manage all illnesses and injuries and proper reporting to parents

Education & Certification :

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience working with children, youth, or informal education (camp, youth group, etc.)

Additional Job Requirements :

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and management skills
• Detail oriented and extremely organized
• Self-starter and resourceful
• Ability to mentor and lead
• Ability to multi-task and works well under stress
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Jewish values and culture and programming preferred
• Familiarity with Bright From The Start procedures and policies preferred

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