JCC Kids Afterschool Group Leader

JCC Kids Group Leader 

Position Description 

Reports To: Youth Programs Director & Associate Director 

Department: Youth Programs 

FLSA Classification: Part Time, Non-Exempt 

Pay Rate (Hourly):  $17.85-18.87/hour 

Updated Date: 08/27/2026 

Benefits:  Part-time employees enjoy many benefits at the Asheville JCC, including: discounted tuition at the JCC’s 5-star early childhood and school aged programs, a generous schedule of paid holidays and PTO, membership at the JCC’s state of the art aquatics center; complimentary swim lessons for employees’ household members; and inclusion in a warm and welcoming center that has served the community for over 80 years. Scroll down for full benefits listing. 

Job Summary: The JCC Kids Group Leader is responsible for providing a developmentally appropriate learning experience for the children in their care. Group leaders engage with children, plan and run activities, understand and follow licensing and sanitation standards, maintain an engaging and safe learning environment, and model appropriate behavior for children and junior staff.  

Principal Responsibilities 

Provide constant/appropriate supervision of a group of 10-25 school age children, and take care of their welfare, health, and safety  

Engage in positive, developmentally appropriate interactions with children while setting appropriate boundaries, providing active listening, problem solving, and positive redirection  

Tailor classroom activities to children's needs and interests   

Foster strong classroom community by helping children develop empathy and conflict resolution skills  

Maintain the classroom space to provide safe and engaging learning opportunities that encourage children’s participation and comply with licensing and sanitation requirements  

Ensure compliance with all current NC and DCDEE guidelines within the classroom and outdoors  

Participate in JCC All Staff Meetings 

Attend any required in-service trainings on an annual basis 

All childcare staff are required to participate in professional development, ranging from 5-20 hours, depending on education level, as well as required trainings (BSAC, CPR/First Aid, RRSCM) 

Model appropriate behavior for children, junior staff, and new Group Leaders 

Respect for and implementation of JCC values and mission 

Willingness and ability to learn and teach through a Jewish lens 

Required Skills/Abilities 

Ability to learn and maintain proper North Carolina childcare licensing and sanitation laws/regulations 

Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with children, parents, and peers 

Ability to plan and lead developmentally appropriate activities for children and incorporate Jewish values when possible 

Qualifications 

Education  

High School Diploma or GED 

Experience 

Experience supervising children in a group setting, preferred 

Experience in Jewish studies, preferred 

Certifications 

NC Qualifying Letter (required before start date) 

Required Documents 

TB Screening and/or Test (required before start date) 

Medical Report (required before start date) 

Physical Requirements 

Ability to be actively moving for most of the day  

Walk 1-mile round trip daily 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. 

Benefits Include 

30% discount for first child (20% for subsequent children) on tuition at the JCC’s 5-star early childhood and school aged programs 

Paid holidays  

One paid floating holiday or personal day to be chosen by the employee  

Accrued, paid vacation and sick days  

Paid weather/emergency related closures  

Free, confidential counseling services through our Employee Assistance Plan  

Aquatics membership for employee and their household  

“Learn to Swim” lessons for employee and their household  

Complimentary use of meeting spaces, including the pavilion, aquatics facility, and social hall