After-School Specialist (Club J)

Oshman Family JCC
Oshman Family JCC

Palo Alto, CA, USA

USD 29.72-30.82 / hour

Posted on Jun 16, 2026

What do benefits, membership to a state-of-the-art fitness center, up to 20 paid holidays, PTO and working at the JCC have in common? Read below to find out!

Pay Range: $29.72 - $30.82/hour

Do you enjoy teaching, coordinating, and engaging children while challenging them to learn, create and thrive? If working at an after-school program in a large community center with full fitness facilities inspires you, this might be the job for you! .

The job: As the Club J Specialist, you will be a key member of the Club J Leadership Team, ensuring educational excellence and compliance for children in grades K-5 by providing guidance to teachers, overseeing transportation logistics, and specialised programming.

The Place: The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. Join us!

The Core Duties:

  • Communicate Club J goals and expectations to all teaching staff and provide appropriate levels of feedback and support to foster continued professional development.
  • Coordinates transportation logistics for teachers and students, including the timely pick-up and drop-off of children from school to Club J. Serve as the main contact for transportation-related questions and maintain contact with parents and caretakers as necessary.
  • Manage scheduling adjustments for teachers and students, track and handle student and staff absences, and make necessary changes to maintain smooth operations of transportation.
  • Plan, supervise, and implement developmentally appropriate experiences for the after-school program based on the goals of the platform. Engage with children through play to broaden their learning experiences
  • Create a consistent and welcoming learning environment that provides for emotional, cognitive, social and physical growth in children

The Essentials:

  • High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree preferred
  • 1+ year of experience teaching in a licensed child care center or comparable program
  • 1+ years of experience in youth program development
  • 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development (CD) units or units recognized by Community Care Licensing as qualifying in an afterschool setting.
  • Cleared Background Check (Fingerprints, Child Abuse Index Check and Medical/TB exam)
  • Valid and appropriate California Driver License
  • Safe driving record that meets the OFJCC insurance requirements
  • Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to communicate information clearly (both written and oral)
  • Ability and desire to work independently and as a team member with the community and other employees
  • Ability to multitask and adjust priorities when required
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Positive, upbeat, and enthusiastic about working in a non-profit environment

The Perks:

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • 403(b) retirement
  • Free membership at our award-winning fitness center
  • Discounts for OFJCC Preschool, J-Camp and Club J tuition
  • Fun, motivating workplace

Benefits exceptions apply, based on # hours worked per week