Job Opportunities

Lifeguards

The Weinstein JCC Aquatics Department is looking to fill Lifeguard positions starting in June. The ideal candidate will have a current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and have open availability during the week and on weekends. We are looking for individuals who are professional and have the drive to help others have a safe, fun and water-filled summer!

The Weinstein JCC is a great place to work! We are an indoor and outdoor facility, so lifegaurds will have the opportunity to continue with us throughout the year. In addition, if you have experience working with children, you may have the opportunity to become a swim instructor.

Please contact Assistant Aquatics Director Myles Phelps at mphelps@weinsteinjcc.org or 545-8640 for more information and to apply. 

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 work and grow with us!

We are looking for fantastic educators to join our team in an energetic, warm, and engaging environment. Job opportunities may include full-time and part-time roles with ages 2-5 years: Assistant Teachers, Teachers, Floaters, and Substitutes. 

The Dora L. Lewis Family and Child Development Center at the Weinstein JCC 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.  

Your strengths should include but not be limited to:

• Able to engage deeply with children in 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, and sharing skills and knowledge with co-workers.
• Naturally focused on the process of young children interacting with materials, building life skills, and learning to manage interpersonal relationships.
• Willing to learn about Jewish holidays, values, and rituals.
• Able to interact professionally and kindly with a faculty of over 40 people, your classroom co-worker, the JCC staff, and the members or guests of our community through writing and face-to-face experiences.
• Eager to work through classroom management situations and planning with the co-worker in your classroom and investigate topics that align with children’s interests.
• Dependable, responsible, and prompt.
• Flexible when faced with agenda or schedule adjustments.
• Regularly seeking personal and professional development.
• Able to bend and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to interact respectfully and joyfully with children ages 2-5.  
• Prior experience working with young children in a preschool setting.
• College degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Able to use computer and related technology for email communication, newsletters, and other necessary needs that may arise.
• Benefits available including health/dental, JCC membership, discounts, and more.

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.

Kids' Place Counselors, Van Drivers

Kids’ Place at the Weinstein JCC is hiring for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year. Applicants must be 18 years or older and have some experience working with children. We are hiring van drivers and counselors. Van drivers must have a clean driving record and must be 21 years or older.

Kids' Place provides a safe and caring environment filled with fun and exciting daily activities such as: cooking , gardening, swimming, arts and crafts, pottery, gym activities, enrichment activities, home work, etc. Applicants should be ready to work in a fast paced after-school setting with children grades K-8.

For an application or for more information, please contact Kids' Place Director LaVenus Harried at 545-8639 or lharried@weinsteinjcc.org.