About this role
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): $17.00/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
Position Description
Reports To: Youth Programs Director & Associate Director
Department: Youth Programs
FLSA Classification: Part Time, Non-Exempt
Pay Rate (Hourly): $17.00/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
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