Summer Camp at the JCCSF offers one-week to three-week sessions in both the traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K-8. Our classic day camps feature arts & crafts, STEAM projects, and sports. Specialty camps include visual arts, nature exploration, musical theater, science and more.

The Dance Specialist will create, organize, and implement 1-2 week sessions of camp per camp. Dance Camps are offered for campers in grades 1-5. Campers will be introduced to the world of all things dance and hone their skills through hands-on experience.

The ideal candidate should have strong classroom management skills and must be able to implement a well-rounded Dance curriculum for youth ages 6 - 11.

• Be the primary role model for a group of campers, grades K through 5
• Create a safe, supportive environment for campers
• Plan, organize and supervise fun and stimulating activities
• Set clear, consistent limits and resolve behavioral challenges with help from supervisors
• Take on additional responsibilities as required

• At least 1 year as an educator
• Knowledge and ability to explain and facilitate age-appropriate dance and choreography for elementary school-aged campers.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral.
• Passions for dance, informal education and youth programs.
• Knowledge of summer camps preferred.
• Ability to work well both in a team environment and independently.
• Must have enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to improvise a must.
• Must be actively engaged in dance programming with the campers

Will be working with youth ages 6-11. The campers will have a home base camp room and will rotate specialist time in the dance studios on-site at the JCC. We will also utilize other performance spaces such as the atrium for small family performances.

Position requires seated or standing use of a computer throughout the day.

Non-benefited, non-exempt position

• Up to 10 hours of prep work per week 5/1/2026 – 5/31/2026
• 37.5 hours per week from 6/1/2026 – 8/21/2026

• Staff Training: 6/1/2026-6/5/2026
• Summer Direct Service Hours: June 8 ,2025-August 21,2026
  • 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday

FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about working at the JCCSF, including staff culture, hiring practices and policies, and benefits, visit our Careers page: https://www.jccsf.org/about/careers/