Careers

The Early Childhood School (ECS) Director provides visionary and values-driven leadership for one of the JCC’s cornerstone programs. As both an educational leader and a community builder, the Director ensures that children, families, and educators experience an environment rooted in warmth, belonging, and Jewish values. This role combines oversight of daily operations with the responsibility to shape curriculum, cultivate family partnerships, mentor and develop staff, and safeguard the highest standards of safety and compliance. Through this work, the Director strengthens the JCC’s mission of connecting people so they can live happier, fuller, and more meaningful lives.

Inspire with Vision
Provide values-based leadership that reflects the mission of the JCC and the rich traditions of Jewish life. Foster warmth, care, and collaboration across the school community. Model best practices, mentor educators, and build a culture of teamwork and shared purpose.

Oversee Daily Operations
Manage all aspects of the school’s daily operations—including budgeting, calendar planning, enrollment, and registration—so that families and staff experience a seamless, welcoming, and mission-driven environment every day.

Advance Educational Programs
Continuously strengthen curriculum, teaching practices, and program structures to support each child’s growth and development. Ensure Jewish values, culture, and celebrations are thoughtfully and authentically woven into the educational experience.

Deepen Family Engagement
Nurture meaningful relationships with families, creating an atmosphere of partnership, belonging, and trust. Serve as a primary point of connection for parents, and lead programs, events, and initiatives that bring families together and strengthen their ties to the JCC community.

Develop and Support
Staff Recruit, hire, and onboard talented educators who embrace the mission of the JCC. Invest in their professional growth through ongoing coaching, professional development opportunities, and thoughtful performance feedback, building a team that is both skilled and inspired.

Ensure Compliance and Safety
Safeguard the well-being of children, families, and staff by maintaining full compliance with licensing, accreditation, and safety standards. Oversee health, security, and emergency preparedness protocols so the school remains a trusted and secure environment.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned early childhood educator and leader with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in early childhood education, educational leadership, organizational development, or a related field. They bring 7–10 years of experience in teaching and leadership within a similar early childhood setting and have a demonstrated ability to guide educators, build strong teams, and foster a positive, collaborative culture.

This individual excels at cultivating meaningful partnerships with families and the broader community, creating trust and engagement at every level. They are skilled in budgeting, resource management, and program planning, with a proven track record of meeting organizational goals. They are growth minded with an eye toward what’s next.

A deep appreciation for Jewish values, traditions, holidays, and rituals—or a strong desire to learn and integrate them authentically into the educational experience—is highly preferred. Above all, the ideal candidate combines professional expertise with warmth, integrity, and a commitment to nurturing children, families, and staff within a vibrant JCC community.

• Passionate: Deeply committed to nurturing the growth and development of young children.
• Visionary and Strategic: Able to set and communicate a clear, inspiring direction for staff, families, and children.
• Collaborative: Skilled at building strong, positive relationships and promoting teamwork across all level across the organization and the JCC community.
• Culturally Attuned: Values diversity, inclusion, and Jewish traditions, creating a welcoming environment for all families.
• Calm Under Pressure: Projects a sense of calm and confidence when addressing concerns or problem-solving.
• Visible and Accessible: Comfortable helping in the classroom and easily accessible to parents and other key stakeholders

As the Early Childhood Director, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape young lives while leading a talented team of educators, creating a nurturing and innovative environment where children, families, and staff all thrive together.

Compensation includes a base salary in the $100K – $120K range based on experience plus a robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverages, Medical Savings and Health Savings Accounts, a 401-K plan with company match, long-term disability, and a generous PTO plan including a weeklong Passover break in the Spring and a weeklong winter break in December. Relocation assistance will be provided to an out-of-town candidate.

• Comfortable working with children ages 5 – 14
• Experience in musical theatre
• Strong dance skills and experience creating and teaching choreography
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Assist the Theatre Director to ensure that all dance numbers are successful
• Other duties as assigned

• Attend all choreography rehearsals and 3-4 all-cast/tech rehearsals as discussed with the director
• Oversees most dance aspects of the current show
• Assists with individual dance success as needed
• $600 total compensation paid in two installments

• Complimentary single membership to the Mayerson JCC Fitness Center
• Discounts to the onsite Café, Spa, and other programs and services
• Vibrant and collaborative work environment

$15 per hour

• Comfortable working with children ages 5 – 14
• Experience in musical theatre
• Strong music skills and music instruction experience with children
• Ability to read music and play piano
• Strong communication and organizational skills and is personally engaging and friendly
• Assist the Theatre Director to ensure that all musical numbers are successful
• Other duties as assigned

• Attend all rehearsals
• Oversees the musical aspects of the current show
• Assists with individual vocal success as needed
• Leads music rehearsals as well as vocal warm ups for the cast
• Assist the director in all other rehearsals including note taking and assistant teaching
• Total compensation is $2,000 paid in five installments.

• Complimentary single membership to the Mayerson JCC Fitness Center
• Discounts to the onsite Café, Spa, and other programs and services
• Vibrant and collaborative work environment

$15 – $17 per hour

• Comfortable working with children ages 5 – 14
• Experience in theatre.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Provide practical and organizational support to the director, actors, designers, and stage crew.
• Record blocking during staging process.
• Create prompt book containing the production’s sound, lighting and set cues.
• Ensure props and costumes are labelled and organized appropriately backstage.
• Assist with acquiring props and costumes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Complimentary single membership to the Mayerson JCC Fitness Center
• Discounts to the onsite Café, Spa, and other programs and services
• Vibrant and collaborative work environment
• Contracted at $1725 for the production.

$15 per hour

• Implement curriculum and activities which promote stimulation, learning, and fun.
• Assist with activity planning and preparation of materials and supplies for daily use.
• Create a warm, fun and nurturing environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
• Assist in any classroom in order to be in ratio when needed.
• Be highly mobile and physically able to easily engage in activities like standing for long periods, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting.

• Education and Experience
  • Prior experience in a licensed childcare center or degree in Early Childhood Education a plus.
  • Maintain First Aid and CPR Certifications; Communicable Disease Training and Child Abuse Training a plus
  • Attend mandatory professional development sessions, teacher meetings and family events.
• Schedule
  • Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-6:00PM
  • Year-Round

$18.30 per hour

• Implement curriculum and activities which promote stimulation, learning, and fun.
• Assist with activity planning and preparation of materials and supplies for daily use.
• Create a warm, fun and nurturing environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
• Assist in any classroom in order to be in ratio when needed.
• Be highly mobile and physically able to easily engage in activities like standing for long periods, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting.

• Education and Experience
  • Prior experience in a licensed childcare center or degree in Early Childhood Education a plus.
  • Maintain First Aid and CPR Certifications; Communicable Disease Training and Child Abuse Training a plus
  • Attend mandatory professional development sessions, teacher meetings and family events.
• Schedule
  • Monday-Friday
  • Year-Round

$19.37 per hour

Must be certified through Les Mills BODYPUMP
Valid CPR Certification
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to work positively with different populations, in groups and individually
Must be well-organized and prepared to teach classes
Must be in excellent physical condition to teach group exercise
Must be able to keep confidences and practice discernment
Ability to lift 25 lbs
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
This position required the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk
The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
Normal work hours:  varied to include nights, weekends, and holidays

Arch Amenities Group is an equal employment opportunity employer that is committed to having a diverse work force.

Pay per class rate ranges from $25-$30 per hour depending on certifications and experience.

Job Details

Pay Range $25.00 – $35.00 / hour

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• High school education or comparable work experience
• Valid CPR certification
• Valid standard First Aid certification
• Valid Lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross
• Effective leadership skills and a strong work ethic
• Excellent customer service skills
• Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
• Able to show initiative and make decisions, must be able to trouble shoot and anticipate problems
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards job and facility
• Maintain a character of professionalism and confidence, with a tactful ability to communicate with participants.
• Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work with others.
• Demonstrate consistent integrity, dependability, responsibility and be able to meet deadlines.
• Possess effective verbal/written communication and expression.
• Adaptable and flexible under stressful and/or unusual situations.
• Ability to sit for long periods
• Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
• This position required the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms

Compensation: $15 – $18 / hour

• High school education or comparable work experience
• Valid CPR certification
• Valid standard First Aid certification
• Valid Lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross
• Effective leadership skills and a strong work ethic
• Excellent customer service skills
• Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
• Able to show initiative and make decisions, must be able to trouble shoot and anticipate problems
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards job and facility
• Maintain a character of professionalism and confidence, with a tactful ability to communicate with participants.
• Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work with others.
• Demonstrate consistent integrity, dependability, responsibility and be able to meet deadlines.
• Possess effective verbal/written communication and expression.
• Adaptable and flexible under stressful and/or unusual situations.
• Ability to sit for long periods
• Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
• This position required the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms

Compensation: $15 – $18.46 / hour

• High school education preferred
• Willing to obtain Swim Lessons University instructor certification at employers expense.  No travel required
• Community C.P.R. certification
• Standard First Aid certification
• American Red Cross Lifesaving certification preferred
• Experience teaching all ages and levels
• Effective leadership skills and a strong work ethic
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards job and facility
• Must be able to trouble shoot and anticipate problems
• Consistently exhibit team spirit promoting a productive environment
• Maintain a character of professionalism and confidence, with a tactful ability to communicate with participants
• Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work with others
• Demonstrate consistent integrity, dependability, responsibility and be able to meet deadlines
• Possess effective verbal/written communication and expression
• Adaptable and flexible under stressful and/or unusual situations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
• Able to show initiative and make decisions
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
• This position required the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Normal work hours:  varied to include nights, weekends, and holidays

• Starting at $18.50/ 30 minute group lesson delivered
• $15/ private & $20/ semi-private 30 minute lesson delivered