- Curriculum development and planning
- Purchasing and managing supplies within a budget
- Creating a fun/joyful dynamic, inclusive of campers with allergies and food sensitivities
- Teaching up to 5 daily classes
- Supervising preparation and cleanup
- Working in partnership with peers and Camp Leadership to provide a happy, safe, and memorable summer for the children
- Contribute, as needed, to camp special events and initiatives
- Experience with children
- Excellent classroom management skills
- Flexibility in plans and a positive attitude
- Enjoy working with children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
- Ability to multitask and to manage situations effectively and diplomatically
- Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with campers, parents, co-workers, and camp leadership
- A competitive salary
- A fun, active work culture and community
- Complimentary summer access to the JCC Greater Boston facility in Newton – offering indoor swimming and workout facilities
- Parents working full time may have their child attend camp for free for the weeks they are working
- Outstanding working environment, including convenient, free parking
- Camp Kaleidoscope offers free camp bus service from Cambridge, Brookline, Framingham, Sudbury and Wayland.
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Cooking Instructor, Grades 4 - Newton Center, United States - JCC Greater Boston
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionShare your love of cooking and food with children this summer Camp Kaleidoscope, the JCC arts day camp in Newton, has a position for a creative, enthusiastic Cooking teacher who can make cooking and food science fun. Activities may include sweet and savory food preparation, snack making, baking, and more. Teach up to five daily classes.
Camp Kaleidoscope draws creative youth interested in the arts, science, and the outdoors. Supportive, experienced counselors and teachers guide campers as they develop and build self-confidence. The camp is fast-paced, nurturing, and supportive, as campers and staff develop lifelong friendships.
Schedule
June 17 through August 16, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Mondays through Fridays, Full-time seasonal
Responsibilities
Requirements
College degree or significant experience in food and cooking
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC's discretion to meet minimum criteria.
Skills & Abilities
ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Organization Information
Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to its mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community by nurturing meaningful and lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.
JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff gave a rating of close to 90% positive for their experiences in direct management and organizational alignment. If you are interested in upgrading your working experience and/or having a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team
The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.
To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at
JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.
Benefits
In addition to a rewarding position where you care for a community, the JCC Greater Boston provides competitive benefits, including:
Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization.
