The New Orleans Jewish Community Center
Junior Camp Program Director- Seasonal Position
The New Orleans Jewish Community Center, Tenafly, New Jersey, us, 07670
Junior Camp Program Director - Seasonal Position
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ 07670
Neil Klatskin Summer Camps in Tenafly, New Jersey is looking for a Junior Camp Program Director for 3-4-year-old campers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
PRE-CAMP
Attend monthly planning meetings from January-June.
Welcome & Introduction phone calls to parents.
Work together with the leadership team to plan, lead, and attend camp staff training.
Attend and oversee Junior Camp Family Meet & Greet on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Assist in grouping, staffing, and scheduling.
Assist in ordering supplies and equipment.
CAMP
Supervise, lead, and build relationships with Junior Camp Unit Heads and 40-50 counselors ranging from high school through adults.
Monitor activities and relationships between staff, specialists, campers, and parents.
Communicate with families through newsletters, phone calls, or emails following a camp communication timeline.
Monitor counselor and camper assignments for each day.
Plan and facilitate weekly staff meetings.
Formally evaluate Unit Heads at least twice a season, conducting other evaluations as necessary.
Check in with Unit Heads daily.
Supervise arrival and dismissal of campers.
Evaluate the season and share suggestions for the following season.
Other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
$7K-$9K. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resumes to: Melissa Peters, Director, Camp & Youth Engagement, Mpeters@jccotp.org Minimum Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience working with preschool age children. Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp setting. Ability and experience in supervising staff and campers. Current CPR and first aid certifications. SCHEDULE: Must be available to work June 23-August 15, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, as well as the following: Once a month January-April 2025 and twice a month May-June 2025. Open House (2/9/25 & April TBD), Staff Orientation (6/8, 6/9, 6/16, 6/17), Staff meetings (once per week during camp), Interactive Nights, and additional programs as needed prior to and during camp. Agency Information: Kaplen JCC On The Palisades is a welcoming home away from home for all who pass through its front doors. Our 185,000 square foot building plus acres of outside grounds feature 2 fitness centers, an indoor and outdoor aquatics center, group exercise, spin and pilates studios, 2 gymnasiums, tennis and racquet courts, indoor track, a luxurious spa, multiple playgrounds and fields, and so much more. VISION: Our vision is to be the center point of Jewish life in our community and to engage all generations in our mission and values. MISSION: Deeply rooted in Jewish values and tradition, the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is a vibrant home for the Jewish People that welcomes all and cultivates the social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual well-being of the entire community. VALUES: We are committed to demonstrating the following values and ask respect for these values from those with whom we interact: COMMUNITY CONNECTION TO JUDAISM AND ISRAEL INTEGRITY QUALITY RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY SAFETY TIKKUN OLAM (repairing the world)
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$7K-$9K. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resumes to: Melissa Peters, Director, Camp & Youth Engagement, Mpeters@jccotp.org Minimum Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience working with preschool age children. Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp setting. Ability and experience in supervising staff and campers. Current CPR and first aid certifications. SCHEDULE: Must be available to work June 23-August 15, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, as well as the following: Once a month January-April 2025 and twice a month May-June 2025. Open House (2/9/25 & April TBD), Staff Orientation (6/8, 6/9, 6/16, 6/17), Staff meetings (once per week during camp), Interactive Nights, and additional programs as needed prior to and during camp. Agency Information: Kaplen JCC On The Palisades is a welcoming home away from home for all who pass through its front doors. Our 185,000 square foot building plus acres of outside grounds feature 2 fitness centers, an indoor and outdoor aquatics center, group exercise, spin and pilates studios, 2 gymnasiums, tennis and racquet courts, indoor track, a luxurious spa, multiple playgrounds and fields, and so much more. VISION: Our vision is to be the center point of Jewish life in our community and to engage all generations in our mission and values. MISSION: Deeply rooted in Jewish values and tradition, the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is a vibrant home for the Jewish People that welcomes all and cultivates the social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual well-being of the entire community. VALUES: We are committed to demonstrating the following values and ask respect for these values from those with whom we interact: COMMUNITY CONNECTION TO JUDAISM AND ISRAEL INTEGRITY QUALITY RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY SAFETY TIKKUN OLAM (repairing the world)
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