Job Opportunities

Camp Ganim Preschool Summer Counselors

Come spend your summer days with amazing children ages 2-5 years old as a Camp Ganim Counselor!

We are looking for several compassionate, flexible, and energetic people to work with children half days or full days, Mondays through Fridays from June through August. Class sizes will be small with up to 12 children and two counselors/teachers. Opportunities to substitute will be available. This is a great way to spend your summer getting to know children and other faculty. Most of the days will be spent outdoors in our beautifully reimagined spaces around the building as well as our gardens and playgrounds.

The Weinstein JCC Preschool is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, Judaics, and Nature Education. We promote inclusive settings for children with differing abilities. Our program is fully accredited by NAEYC and licensed by the state of Virginia. Our playgrounds are nationally certified by Nature Explore as outdoor, nature-based classrooms that enhance children's connection with the natural world.

To learn more about our program and philosophy, visit our preschool page.

Send your resume and cover letter to lplotkin@weinsteinjcc.org. No phone calls please.

Preschool Educators

Do you feel inspired by young children and love being with them outdoors? Do you believe they are capable and competent learners? Do you prioritize the social and emotional growth of the children you work with? Yes? Please continue reading!

We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced educators to join our team in an energetic, warm, and engaging environment with children ages 2-5 years.

Positions include:

• Lead Teachers (full-time and part-time)
• Assistant Teachers (full-time and part-time)
• Floater Teachers (part-time)
• Substitutes (part-time)

The Weinstein JCC Preschool is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, Judaics, and Nature Education. We promote inclusive settings for children with differing abilities. Our program is fully accredited by NAEYC and licensed by the state of Virginia. Our playgrounds are nationally certified by Nature Explore as outdoor, nature-based classrooms that enhance children's connection with the natural world.

We offer competitive benefits depending on your role.

Your strengths should include but not be limited to:

• Experienced with guiding a group of up to 12 preschool children through exploration and observation with children. 
• Willing to work collaboratively, openly, and effectively with colleagues.
• Able to meet children at their developmental level and provide meaningful experiences relevant to each child.
• Understand that listening and interacting authentically is a basis for positive relationships.
• Positive and energetic attitude for learning new things, opportunities that arise throughout the day, sharing skills and knowledge with colleagues, and a genuine desire to grow in your practice.
• Naturally focused on the process of young children interacting with materials, building life skills, and learning to manage interpersonal relationships.

While we prefer candidates to have earned or be pursuing a college degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, some of our summer-only roles are great options for college students, so please contact us. Experience in early childhood education is strongly preferred.

To learn more about our school and philosophy, visit our preschool page. 

Send your resume and cover letter to lplotkin@weinsteinjcc.org. Please include in your cover letter your desired role. No phone calls please.

Lifeguards / Swim Instructors / Swim Coaches / Water Aerobics Instructors

Principal Responsibilities:
The Weinstein JCC is currently looking to hire for all positions in our Aquatics Department; Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Swim Coaches and Water Aerobics Instructors. We have an indoor and an outdoor facility and are looking to fill roles now and this summer. So you will have the opportunity to stay on with us throughout the year! We understand that you have a life outside of work (school, activities, hobbies, family responsibilities, etc) so we offer flexible scheduling and will do our best to work around your busy schedule. We also offer a access to our state of the art fitness & aquatic centers with your employment! We offer competitive wages, with the starting wage being 9.50$/hr and going up to 30$/hr for some positions!

Minimum Qualifications:
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about giving back to their communities, carry themselves in a high professional manner and understand the importance of quality customer service. The following certifications are required for each position but we are willing to help the right candidates earn these certifications! We offer Red Cross classes here

Lifeguard - American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Swim Instructor- Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid & a WSI certification is preferred but not required.

Swim Coaches- USA Swimming certified

Water Aerobics- We will accept various water fitness certifications. Must be Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certified.

Salary:
Under 25,000

For more information and to apply, please contact Aquatics Director Myles Phelps at mphelps@weinsteinjcc.org or 545-8640.

Summer Camp Counselors

Calling all goofballs! Attention all free-spirits! Seeking all adventurers! At Camp Hilbert, our staff help create an awesome summer experience for our wonderful campers. Walk away with countless memories, great new friends and stories to last a lifetime! It's the summer, why not love your job? 

We want you to help us build a legacy that will be felt far into the future, and memories to last a lifetime. A camp is only as good as its staff, and you will be an essential ingredient in making this summer memorable. We are looking for kind, responsible, and hardworking people who will help us SHINE in 2021! Working at summer camp is demanding, with long hours and high intensity. The rewards are great - the joy of helping a child, the beauty of working in nature, and the excitement and fun of being a part of a hilarious, energetic team. Working at Camp Hilbert is an experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life!​

Camp Hilbert has been the home of happy campers since 1947! Nestled in the heart of Goochland County, Camp Hilbert offers a classic day-camp experience, that allows campers to explore the outdoors, develop skills, and forge lifelong friendships. Campers in grades K-8 participate in a variety of activities from swimming and athletics to archery and canoeing.

Group counselor daily responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
•Direct responsibility for all campers in your group to including; day-to-day involvement with campers as individuals; imparting Camp rules, policies and traditions; helping every camper make friends, become acclimated to life at Camp, grow towards his or her potential, and becoming part of the community!
•Ensuring the health, safety and happiness of campers at all times!
•Helping campers keep track of belongings
•Maintaining a clean Camp and taking care of Camp equipment as well as engaging campers in this process
•Participating enthusiastically in all Camp programs
•Assisting Specialists with program and activity facilitation; planning and leading downtime activities to include free periods and plans for inclement weather

*Camp Hilbert runs Monday-Friday from June 21st-August 13th (no camp July 5th) from approximately 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (includes transportation time to and from camp). All our Camp staff participate in approximately 25 hours of training prior to the start of our Camp. All Staff members are required to have a current CPR/First Aid Certification. (There will be several opportunities for staff members to become CPR/First Aid certified, free of charge, at the JCC before the start of the camp season.)

Perks to Working at Weinstein JCC Summer Camps:
•We offer FREE transportation for Hilbert staff to and from the Weinstein JCC
•Build fantastic skills to add to your resume, including: leadership, communication, collaboration, problem solving and critical thinking, and creativity
•Opportunities for free certifications such as CPR/First Aid
•Free JCC Membership (pool, gym, hot tub, sauna, etc.)
•Full time, seasonal employment
•Opportunities to pick up additional hours, and for future employment
•You get to avoid those mundane "desk jobs" and have fun while you work!

​Requirements:
•Must love kids!
•Must be able to pass a criminal background check
•Must be eligible to work in the United States
•CPR/First Aid Certification - opportunities for free certification available

To apply, please submit a resume to Missy Bunce at mbunce@weinsteinjcc.org or for more information call Missy at 545-8658.

Preschool Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Floater, Substitute

Do you feel inspired by young children? Do you believe they are capable and competent learners? Do you prioritize the social and emotional growth of the children you work with? Yes? Please continue reading!

We are looking for fantastic, experienced educators to join our team in an energetic, warm, and engaging environment. Educators will be working with children ages 2-5 years. The roles we are interviewing include Lead Teachers (full-time), Assistant Teachers (part- and full-time), and Substitutes (part-time).

The Weinstein JCC Preschool is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, Judaics, and Nature Education. We promote inclusive settings for children with differing abilities. Our program is fully accredited by NAEYC and licensed by the state of Virginia. Our playgrounds are nationally certified by Nature Explore as outdoor, nature-based classrooms that enhance children's connection with the natural world.

We offer competitive benefits, some of which depend on your role and how long you have worked with us.

Your strengths should include but not be limited to:

• Experienced with guiding a group of up to 9 preschool children and collaborating openly and effectively with colleagues through exploration, observation, and research with children.
• Able to meet children at their developmental level and provide meaningful experiences relevant to each child.
• Understand that listening and interacting authentically is a basis for positive relationships.
• Positive and energetic attitude for learning new things, opportunities that arise throughout the day, sharing skills and knowledge with colleagues, and a genuine desire to grow in your practice.
• Naturally focused on the process of young children interacting with materials, building life skills, and learning to manage interpersonal relationships.
• College degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Experience in early childhood education preferred.

To learn more about our school and philosophy, visit our preschool page. 

Email cover letter and resume to preschool@weinsteinjcc.org. Please include in your cover letter your desired role. No phone calls please.