Extended Day Childcare Manager, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp

Laughter. Fun. Being a role model and making a difference. Camp Kaleidoscope the JCC summer day camp in Newton draws creative campers interested in the arts science and the outdoors. Camp Counselors and activity specialists guide campers in drama art science sports swimming and much more as they develop and build energy of the camp is lively playful and warm as both campers and staff develop lifelong friendships. We are looking for dynamic and engaging leaders to serve as Extended Day Manager for before camp care (7:30am - 9:30am) after camp care (3pm - 6:30pm) programs.

JCC Greater Boston offers free bus service for staff from Cambridge Brookline Jamaica Plain West Roxbury Wayland Framingham Natick Needham Newton and Wellesley during the summer season.

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all irrespective of personal practices beliefs or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Bostons core values - Belonging Joyfulness Collaboration and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

Primary responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Work in partnership with camp staff to create an inclusive group dynamic
• Plan and facilitate group games activities and enrichment for campers entering grades K - 8
• Provide ongoing support to camp counselors campers and their families
• Supervise staff
• Manage camper attendance and ensure all campers are properly accounted for at all times
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers in structured and unstructured time
• Create a fun/joyful dynamic
• Work in partnership with peers and Camp Leadership to provide a happy safe and memorable summer for the children
• Facilitate and support camper participation in activities including arts sports and swimming
  
  

Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to:

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected
• Actively participate as an essential team member
• Support JCC Greater Bostons mission vision and values of belonging joyfulness collaboration and transformation including through role modeling
• Enthusiastically representing the organization model excellence and achievement
• Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Bostons respected and valued people-orientated workplace of diverse community services providers which is rapidly growing!

JOB DETAILS: This is an hourly position with a daily schedule of 7:30am - 9:30am and/or 3pm - 6:30pm Monday - Friday. Offering great perks including JCC Health & Fitness center access a supportive vibrant in-person work environment and a competitive starting pay rate of $20 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications experience and JCCs internal equity.

This 8 week camp program is June 22 - August 21 including staff training. While we prefer candidates who are available all summer we recognize that candidates may have other obligations and are happy to work with your schedule.

The typical camp day is 9am - 4pm for campers. Each day we offer early drop off between 8am - 9am and have between 60 - 80 campers registered for our Extended Day program for after camp care until 6pm. This position supervises and manages this program and is responsible for managing camper attendance planning and facilitating group activities and supervising the counselors and campers in our care. Families are able to pick-up anytime between 4pm - 6pm.

About JCC Greater Boston

Since opening its doors in 1983 JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant inclusive diverse community by nurturing meaningful lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers day camps regional teen and family programs health and wellness offerings and adult arts and ideas classes JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections learning and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative friendly and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are our recent employee survey staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better work-life balance we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all irrespective of personal practices beliefs or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Bostons core values: Belonging Joyfulness Collaboration and Transformation which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work please visit our careers page at Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age race color religion national origin ancestry veteran status marital status pregnancy genetic information or a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Education and Experience:

• High school degree required
• College degree concentration or equivalent experience in Education or similar field of study and/or comparable experience preferred
• 1 season (summer camp semester other) experience teaching or program planning for children in a variety of settings
• Customer service experience preferred

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCCs discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with campers parents co-workers and camp leadership
• Safety awareness and ability to communicate any issues and concerns with supervisors
• Exhibits leadership skills including teamwork patience flexibility and diplomacy
• Demonstrates positive attitude at all times
• Commitment to build strong relationships with campers co-workers and camp leadership
• Self-starter who takes the initiative
• Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help guidance or clarification when needed
• Must be able to work well with others building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work well in a busy dynamic and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work in variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time in case of rain heat humidity cold or other environmental factors to ensure the supervision and safety of campers in our care.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies childrens backpacks etc.
• Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

In addition to offering rewarding work and great career opportunities within our mission-driven values-driven and family-centric environment JCC Greater Boston proudly offers employees the generous benefits listed below.

JCCGB Perks! Each seasonal employee is eligible for access to JCC Greater Bostons top class fitness recreation and wellness facility in Newton! Seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center includes:

• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman JCC during active seasonal employment
• Free or discounted enrollment for camp programs may be available for camp employees children based on availability.

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization and plan documents are the primary determinant.

A Great Place to Work! JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on:

• Supportive colleagues
• Team camaraderie
• How their managers treat them
• Individual autonomy
• Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others
• Pride in working for the JCC
• Program and service quality
• Holding ourselves accountable

Our staff and leadership bring experience excellence and commitment to everything we offer and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values driven by our mission and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.

Required Experience:

Manager