Employment

The Albany JCC is looking for Teaching Assistants in an award-winning Early Childhood Center. 

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree in education or related field preferred
• Certification in child first aid and CPR Preferred
• Experience in an educational or childcare setting preferred
• Exemplary written and spoken communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills; able to work well with a team
• Effective multitasker; can prioritize tasks based on importance and deadlines
• Experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

o   Lifting and carrying children (up to 25 pounds)

o   Close contact with children

o   Direct supervision of children

o   Diaper changing

o   Assisting children with toileting and hand washing

o   Ability to interact with children on the floor

Hourly Range: $15.80- $17.80

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Maintains constant surveillance of our members; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of our members and guest members in the event of an emergency. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. 

• Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, First Aid Certification 
• Must have a good fitness level 
• Presents a professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service. 
• Reliable, responsible, excellent communication and time management. 
• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility. 

Hourly Range: $16.00-$17.00

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Albany JCC is seeking Pre-K qualified childcare candidates, ages 20+, to assist one of our 2 afterschool sites in Albany for Pre-K and Kindergarten children, ages 4-5 years old from September to late June. The hours are 2-5:30 p.m. for offsite locations. 

Candidates must have at least 1 year experience with Pre-K, and at least 60 credits (Associate's degree minimum) that includes over 9 credits in Early Childhood, Education, Human Development, or Child Psychology. A CDA for Pre-K children also counts towards the requirements. Training and background check clearances are required before the start date.

Qualifications:

• Current CPR and first aid certification preferred
• MAT certification preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development preferred or at least 9 college credits in Early Childhood or Child Development with a plan leading to a Child Development Associate
• Previous experience with children required (minimum 2 years)
• Previous supervisory experience preferred (minimum 2 years
• Working Environment:
• Able to work indoors and outdoors, in and around a school, and at offsite locations for field trips that occur indoors and outdoors, etc.
• Assist Site Director with inspection of program area and equipment for safety concerns.

• Physical Demands:

• Moving/lifting tables, boxes, groceries, other program equipment, etc. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Hourly Range: $16.80- $17.30

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Albany JCC seeking local area staff to wotk at AJCC ASH and Montessori locations in Albany. Hours are 2:00pm-5:30pm running activities during this time and helping with child supervision during camp.  

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old and able to work all 10 months of the School Year. Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Able to work outdoors, in and around the program site, and at offsite locations for field trips that occur indoors and outdoors, etc.
• Assist Site Director with inspection of program area and equipment for safety concerns.
• CPR/1st Aid preferred.

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to be outdoors during the majority of afterschool and Vacation Camp hours.
• Will include moving/lifting equipment, cabinets, etc.
• Ability to Lift up to 25 pounds 

Hourly Range: $15.90- $16.50

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