About the Worcester JCC

Worcester JCC is a non-profit community service organization founded by leadership from the greater Worcester Jewish communities and built on the values of promoting healthy lifestyles, education, life-long learning, and charity in an environment that is safe, welcoming and respectful to all. The JCC has been a central part of Worcester and surrounding neighborhoods for over 70 years. The JCC provides people of all cultures and backgrounds with a welcoming place to be active, healthy, and engaged. It is a vital community center offering recreational, educational, and fitness programs that help improve the daily lives of children, adults, families, and seniors.

Offerings at the 80,000 square foot center include: accredited educational programs and summer day camps for preschool, youth, and teens; licensed after school programs, child care, and babysitting services; indoor and outdoor pools for aquatic recreation; a spa for massage therapy; a fitness center for cardio and strength training; over 50 fitness classes weekly; personal training and small group training; a variety of sports programs; lectures and discussion groups in literature, film, and the arts; monthly social programs; volunteering opportunities; and, local events and cultural trips. 

Infant/Toddler & Preschool Teacher in Early Childhood Center (Full and Part Time)

EEC Certified Infant, Toddler and Preschool Teachers - Worcester, MA 01609 - Indeed.com

Job Description: Preschool Teacher Worcester JCC Early Childhood Center

To provide the Greater Worcester Community with the highest quality educational, health, wellness, social, and recreational programs for people of all ages, guided by Jewish values and culture in an environment that is safe, welcoming, and respectful to all.

Summary: Positive, caring and creative team member who provides a variety of learning experiences to tap into the children’s curiosity and engage the whole child. Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences that allow for children to explore, learn, and grow in a meaningful way. Supports the readiness of children through social/emotional, cognitive, physical, and language activities. Establishes and maintains a balanced, safe, healthy learning environment. Encourages the involvement of families and strengthening the relationships between children, families, and community.

Why Work for WJCC?

In addition to a rewarding career where you help shape children’s futures, the WJCC provides competitive exempt compensation packages for full-time teachers. Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Group life insurance
  • Long term disability
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Discounted child care at Early Learning Centers and after-school program
  • Discounted camp tuition
  • Generous paid time off
  • A free membership to the WJCC– offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many WJCC events, classes, outdoor pool, and more
  • Engaging in professional development opportunities, including 7 development days per year
  • Outstanding classroom environments, materials, and outdoor play and nature spaces

Primary Responsibilities:  Applicable for our school year and summer programs.

  • Be knowledgeable on WJCC philosophy and all regulations and performance standards (EEC) applicable to the assigned classroom/program.
  • Follows all policies and procedures in our employee handbook.
  • Maintains accurate attendance at all times and knows the number of children they are responsible for at all times.
  • Work together with co-teacher team in planning, preparing and implementing a successful learning environment that supports and challenges each child's development.
  • Maintains all required information, assessments and children’s data.
  • Participates in opportunities for staff growth and development.
  • Communicates regularly with co-teacher and/or center directors and shares all pertinent information as quickly as possible.
  • Observes and records children's development for the purpose of assessing skills and planning appropriately to meet individual and group needs. Recognizes areas of concern, assists in appropriate intervention or needed referrals and participates in conferences.
  • Assesses classroom needs for equipment, materials and supplies and reports to center directors.
  • Maintains the space, equipment, materials and supplies in a safe, clean and orderly fashion.
  • Assists in providing accurate and timely lesson plans, reports, record keeping and other documentation required for assigned classroom. ( Preschool: 2 conferences per year, and children with identified special needs: 2 conferences per year and progress report every 3 months)
  • Conducts fire drills monthly as well as checking CO2 detectors.
  • Maintains strict adherence to health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences and parent functions.
  • Contributes to a professional positive, supportive home to school relationship by maintaining contact with families, conferences, arrivals & departures.
  • Update online parent/teacher app weekly ( minimum 2 times a week)
  • Implement SecondStep into curriculum
  • Attend & participate in engagement team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
  • Maintain confidentiality of children/families, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
  • Maintains professional towards children, families, and staff.
  • Ensures compliance with WJCC program/department, requirements, as well as, policies & procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

  • Must be EEC certified or willing to become certified immediately
  • Knowledge and familiarity with the needs of families with young children, with a creative ability to translate ideas, feedback, and data into innovative and meaningful experiences that meet the needs of families.
  • Awareness of best practices relating to a strong image of a child as a competent and capable learner.
  • Good classroom management skills, oral and written language skills, and excellent communication skills with parents, children, and colleagues
  • Must be welcoming and warm toward children and enjoy working with young children and their families.
  • Must be able to multi-task and juggle competing priorities while keeping child safety at the forefront at all times.
  • Must be interested in continuing professional development and view yourself as a lifelong learner.
  • Works well independently and with others, building/sustaining collaborative working relationships
  • Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders

Organizational Relationship: Directly reports to center directors

$20.00-$23.00/hour

Physical Requirement: 

Must be able to handle the physical aspects of the position including the lifting of a child and sitting on the floor with them.

Must be able to react quickly in an emergency, bending, lifting, going up and down stairs quickly, move quickly in general if needed.

Recent physical exam determining good health and meeting all EEC/HS requirements.

Apply at: EEC Certified Infant, Toddler and Preschool Teachers - Worcester, MA 01609 - Indeed.com

Contact Early Childhood Center at [email protected] for more information on the position and our team. 

Ceramics Teacher

The Worcester JCC seeks a Ceramics Instructor to teach hand-building and wheel-throwing classes in a community studio setting. The ideal candidate encourages creative exploration of form, function, and surface while supporting students through the full ceramic process. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Teach beginner to intermediate hand-building and wheel techniques 
  • Foster experimentation with form, function, and decoration 
  • Guide students in building, glazing, and firing 
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive studio environment 

Qualifications: 

  • Experience working with clay, including hand-building and wheel-throwing 
  • Teaching experience preferred 
  • Strong communication skills and a community-oriented approach 

Salary: $22-$28 hour

Please submit CV and cover letter to: 
Leslie Grossman, Cultural Arts & Adult Program Director 
[email protected]

Swim Instructor (Part Time)

We are currently seeking year-round Swim Instructors who want to part of amazing Aquatics team. Swim instructors are responsible for the safety, well-being and progress of our program participants.

REQUIREMENTS

Swim Instructors:

  • WSI and/or experience teaching swim lessons
  • Weekend shifts available

Interested in the position? Please contact Aquatics Director Tom Tandetnik at [email protected] 508-756-7109 x250