fbpx

Asheville JCC

Latest Posts

Parties Around Town 2023

By


Reconnect with your JCC friends this summer!

“Parties Around Town” (PAT) is a biennial summer fun(d) raiser for the JCC and we are planning an exciting season! This series of summer parties features a variety of themes, locations, ticket prices, and hosts. Purchase tickets to attend one, a couple, or all of the Parties Around Town! Ticket revenue supports the Asheville JCC.

Click below to purchase tickets to each party.

Sunday, June 25 / 3:00-5:00 pm

The ancient practice of Yoga Nidra will guide you into deep relaxation. Rest in a cocoon of blankets & pillows and relax your body & mind to remember who you are. Yoga Nidra can help manage stress but also has the power to help you release, remember, & renew. All props provided but bring a favorite blanket, comfy socks or pillow, and a journal. No yoga experience is needed.

Host: Sharon Hyman
Location: Sharon’s home (38 Hibriten Drive, AVL 28801)
Price: $54 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Sunday, July 2 / 3:00 pm

A traditional afternoon tea with a selection of dainty sandwiches (including thinly sliced cucumber sandwiches, of course), scones with clotted cream and preserves, and cakes.

Host: Jeri Krassner and Jane Saber
Location: JCC
Price: $40 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Saturday, July 8 / 4:00 pm

BYOG! Win some prizes! Dinner and fun with fellow tabletop gamers. Play MTG, Catan, YU-GI-OH, Betrayal at the House on the Hill, and more. Bring something to play or just enjoy what others have to offer.

Host: Aislinn McShane and Emma-Li Showfety
Location: JCC
Price: $25 per person/$15 for staff. Click HERE for tickets. Staff tickets may be purchased at the front desk.

Sunday, July 9 | 10:00 am – noon

Bring your tots aged 2-4, and make a splash at our new’ishcomers bash! Waiting to introduce yourself to your new Jewish community, or just haven’t gotten around to it? Join us for a FUNdraising event and meet your new friends. Splash in the kiddie pool, relax on the lawn with PJ Library books and games, and enjoy a spread of donuts, beverages, bagels, and schmear!

Host: Cindy & Keith Smith, Katy & Chaim Salomon
Location: JCC Kiddie Pool
Price: $36 per family. Click HERE for tickets

Thursday, July 13 / noon

Learn to bake challah for Shabbat with Emily Baron, a local baker.

Host: Barbara Lebovitz-Nichol & Natalie Kramer-Shaw
Location: JCC
Price: $25 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Thursday, July 20 | noon–4:00 pm

Come join us either as an individual player or with your Mahj game players to enjoy an afternoon of fun and food.

Hosts: Gail Sobel and Henrietta Cuttler
Location: Asheville JCC
Price: $36 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Saturday, July 22 | 7:30 -10:00 pm

Oh Splash Yeah! Come party at our Adult Pool Party! We’ll have food and drinks — night swimming is our jam! Isn’t the J the best? xoxo

Hosts: Margaret Teich, Rachel Hines, Carolyn Small, & Margaret Byrd
Location: Asheville JCC David Zimerman Pool
Price: $25 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Sunday, July 23 / 7:00 -10:00 pm

“Mercy, Mercy Me”, we “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” so don’t “Shop Around” for another PAT! This one is “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” to be “What’s Going On”! No need to be “Dancing in the Streets” as you groove to Motown Sounds of “In the Pocket” featuring the Paula Hanke. “Heard It through the Grapevine” there’ll be party munchies and drinks. Get ready to “Get Your Groove On”!

Hosts: Amy & Paul Silverman, Ellen & Alan Kellam, Tracy & Len Levi, Carol & Bob Wenom
Location: Asheville JCC
Price: $54 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Saturday, July 29 | 6:00 pm

Using your travel memories and inspired by the beauty of our world, we will create a multi-course dinner at our home paired with wines from around the globe. Get ready to be transported to amazing places. We will learn together, share experiences, and make memories.

Hosts: Josh & Elizabeth Bernstein, Alan & Cindy Feiler
Location: Bernstein home, 392 Charlotte Street
Price: $180 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Sunday, August 6 / 11:00 am-1:30 pm

Back by popular demand! Enjoy a delicious brunch of lox, bagels, blintzes, veggies, fruit and all the fixins. We’ll finish up with surprise entertainment. Reserve early; sellout predicted!

Hosts: Marti & Julian Biller, Nadine & Ed Fidelman, Judi Goloff, Hedy & Don Jacobson
Location: Asheville JCC
Price: $30 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Sunday, August 13 | 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Come join us on Henrietta’s porch for lox and bagels and all of the trimmings

Host: Henrietta Cuttler & Gloria Pincu
Location: Henrietta’s (50 Tiverton Lane, AVL 28803)
Price: $25 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Sunday, August 20 | 4:00 pm

Join the JCC for a special Klezmer-Bluegrass concert featuring local band Zoe and Cloyd. Relax on the lawn to unique genre-bending tunes, order dinner from Tahini Jar food truck, and sip local brews! Hear more about Zoe & Cloyd on the JCC’s podcast here.

Host: Asheville JCC
Location: JCC Camp Field
Price: $25 per family. Click HERE for tickets

Thursday, August 24 | 3:00 – 7:00 pm

Exciting music and arts expo featuring Asheville’s most talented teens: bands, singers, comedy, magic, and more!

Host: Asheville JCC
Location: JCC Camp Field
Price: $10 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Sponsored by:

Dr. Michael and Della Weizman

Congregation Beth Israel

Emily Baron, Local Baker

Del Vecchios Italian Food

Gamers’ Haunt

Early Childhood Classroom Floater 2’s & 3’s

By

Classification: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday

Pay Rate: $15-$16/hr

Reports To: Early Childhood Education Director 

Overview: A floater is responsible for participating as an essential member of the teaching team to implement engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for the children in their care. The floater collaborates with one or more teaching teams to create a nurturing support system aimed at providing each child with the highest level of individualized care possible and the greatest opportunity for physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth.  

Instruction 

  • Utilize tools and resources to execute developmentally appropriate learning experiences, classroom activities, and practices that promote the ideals and goals expressed in the Shalom Children’s Center philosophy and mission 
  • Utilize tools and resources to ensure that classroom activities are tailored to developmental continuum of children 
  • Foster strong classroom community by helping children develop empathy and conflict resolution skills

Management of the Learning Environment 

  • Help to maintain the classroom space to provide safe and engaging learning opportunities that encourage children’s participation 
  • Provide constant supervision of the children, and take care of their welfare, health and safety, being fully present and engaged with the children 
  • Maintain compliance with all North Carolina and DCDEE guidelines within the classroom and outdoors 
  • Engage in positive, developmentally appropriate interactions with children while setting appropriate limits, providing active listening, problem solving and positive redirection 

Planning and Assessment 

  • Implement classroom schedules and lesson plans as directed by the lead teacher 
  • Assist in documentation of individual children’s progress and with conferences 
  • Develop relationships with and serve as a point of contact for parents and guardians, providing timely information regarding their children’s developmental progress and activities 

Professional Growth & Responsibility 

  • Participate in JCC all staff meetings, Shalom faculty meetings, POD meetings, and supervisions with ECE Director 
  • Attend any required in-service trainings on an annual basis. All teachers are required to meet Professional Development Hours as required per school year.  

Work Experience: 

  • Minimum of 1 year experience teaching in a preschool environment 
  • Experience implementing a Reggio-Emilia inspired or emergent inquiry learning approach preferred 
  • Use of basic computer skills such as e-mail, communication apps, word documents, Zoom meetings  

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

  • Must be able to lift and provide responsive care for a child less than 40 lbs on flat and sloped terrain, indoors and outdoors 

Education: 

  • High school diploma plus NCECC (North Carolina Early Childhood Credential) or certificate of Equivalency Exam 

Additional:  

  • Must be at least 18 years old 
  • Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification 
  • NC Qualifying Letter (criminal background check) 
  • Understanding and ability to implement early childhood best practices and comply with all regulatory policies and procedures 

To Apply: E-mail your resume to HR@jcc-asheville.org and request an application

Toddler/Two’s Assistant Teacher

By

Preferred start date: February 2023 – open until filled – positions available: 3

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM

Pay rate: $15-$17/hr dependent on credentials

Shalom Children’s Center is a 5-star licensed early childhood education center. An assistant teacher, as part of the classroom teaching team of three teachers, assists in implementing an emotionally responsive, developmentally appropriate play-based classroom for a group of toddlers or two-year-olds. This is an entry-level position with opportunity for advancement for the right candidate! We strongly believe that all educators of all positions, skill-levels, experiences, and backgrounds have a sacred responsibility to build a community of peace alongside our youngest children. Even though the nature of this important work with children demands intentionality, flexibility, and attention – this is a job in which we want you to SLOW DOWN, bring your authentic self, and be fully present. We approach our work with joy and leadership, and would love to welcome you to our Shalom family!

Full-time employee benefits include:

  • Paid sick, vacation, personal days, and holidays
  • JCC pool membership
  • Tuition discount for enrolled children

The JCC values professional development and growth for our early childhood professional team. We will help you secure tuition scholarship for accredited college courses in Early Childhood Education, up to a Master’s degree!

Requirements:

  • ​NC Qualifying letter (criminal background check)
  • Tier I: High School Diploma, NCECE credential or ability to obtain (full scholarship provided)
  • Tier II: NCECE Credential plus 12 semester hours in Early Childhood, or BA in related field plus NCECE equivalency
  • experience working with children in an early childhood setting preferred
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to physically lift and care for a child less than 40 lbs

To apply, please email hr@jcc-asheville.org

Lead 3s Preschool Teacher

By

Classification: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 12-months

Pay rate: $17-18/hr, depending on experience and credentials, with benefits

Full-time employees benefits include:

  • Paid sick, vacation, personal days
  • Paid holidays
  • JCC pool membership
  • Tuition discount for enrolled children

The JCC values professional development and growth for our early childhood professionals. We will help you secure tuition scholarship for accredited college courses in Early Childhood Education, up to a Master’s degree!

Position Summary: Shalom Children’s Center is a 5-star licensed early childhood education center. As a lead teacher, you will be part of the 3-4-year old classroom teaching team of 3 teachers. The lead teacher implements an emotionally responsive, developmentally appropriate play-based school day for a classroom of 15 children ages 3-4.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with the teaching team in lesson planning based on an emergent curriculum
  • Documenting children’s developmental progress and interests
  • Building supportive relationships with families
  • Collaborating with the age-group POD team using a strengths-based approach.

Qualifications

  • ​NC Qualifying letter (criminal background check)
  • AA or BA in early childhood or related field, including ECE credential plus 22 hours coursework in ECE strongly preferred
  • At least 3 years of experience working with children in an early childhood setting
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience of emergent inquiry or Reggio-inspired approach preferred
  • Ability to physically lift and care for a child less than 40 lbs

Please e-mail HR@JCC-Asheville.org for an application

Youth Programs Group Leader

By

Classification:        Year Round Part Time/Seasonal Full Time; Non-Exempt

Reports To:           Youth Programs Director & Assistant Youth Programs Director

Pay Range:           $12-14 per hour

Summary:             A Group Leader is chiefly responsible for providing a developmentally appropriate learning experience for the children in their care. Group Leaders works closely with staff and children to create a nurturing support system, aimed at providing each child with the highest level of care and the greatest opportunity for physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth. Group Leaders will help implement the program’s vision, as laid out by the director and assistant director.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • BSAC (Provided)
  • CPR/First Aid (Provided)
  • Health and Safety Trainings (Provided)
  • Up to date training hours at all times

Experience/Skills:

  • Ability to learn and maintain proper North Carolina child care licensing laws/regulations
  • Ability to communicate with Children, Parents, and Peers
  • Ability to plan and lead developmentally appropriate activities for children
  • Experience supervising children in a group setting
  • Experience in Jewish studies strongly preferred

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 limits, 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 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 lead Group Leaders are required to participate in at least 15 professional development hours per school year.
  • Serve as a role model and help guide and facilitate the mentoring of new Group Leaders and returning Group Leaders.
  • Grow ability to co-construct knowledge and understandings through a Jewish lens

Please e-mail HR@JCC-Asheville.org for an application

When you think of the JCC, what special people come to mind?

By

In Yiddish, “mensch” roughly means “a good person.”
The word has migrated into American English,
where “mensch” is a particularly good or stand-up person,
someone with the qualities one would hope for in a friend.

You are invited to nominate a mensch (or two) for the Asheville JCC’s 2022 recognition awards: the Phil Cohen Outstanding Volunteer and the JCC Employee of the Year. Awardees will be honored at the JCC’s annual membership meeting in September. Nominations are due by Monday, August 15.

Phil Cohen Outstanding Volunteer Award

A community member who exemplifies the best of JCC volunteerism and a sense of caring and responsibility for others. Click here to submit your nomination for Phil Cohen Outstanding Volunteer. Note that board members are not eligible as Volunteers of the Year.

JCC Employee of the Year Award

A JCC employee who models outstanding achievement, performance, creative contributions, leadership or improvement. Click here to submit your nomination for Employee of the Year. Note that director-level staff are not eligible for Employee of the Year.

 

Past Volunteers of the Year

  • 1997 Phil Cohen, Jules & Cele Resnick
  • 2007 Jeremiah Mattysse, Bubbe Carol
  • 2008 Shalom Bubbe Brigade, Laurie Johnson
  • 2009 Mort Stein
  • 2010 Rania Shlien-Dellinger
  • 2011 Marti Biller
  • 2012 Rosie Posie, Claire Orenzow
  • 2013 Patricia Connolly
  • 2014 Suanne Faber, Jane Kramer
  • 2015 Carol Wenom and Amy Silverman
  • 2016 Ed Fidelman
  • 2017 Amber Baseman
  • 2018 Michael Fields
  • 2020 Susan Leader
  • 2021 Sherrill Knight
  • 2022 Terri Berndt and Adam Rosen

Past Employees of the Year

  • 2007 Catherine Brockwell
  • 2008 Joe Howard
  • 2009 Lauren Katz
  • 2010 Entire JCC Staff
  • 2011 Haley Brockwell and Leigh Schuller
  • 2012 Lois Mills
  • 2013 Mitra Hoehne
  • 2014 Tami Gross and Susan Zimmermann
  • 2015 Carolyn Myers
  • 2016 Gina Groomes, Carolyn Maillis, Paige Tisdale
  • 2017 Monica McDaniel
  • 2018 Haviva Dror
  • 2019 Karla Johnson
  • 2020 Brook Hudson and Zequoia Jordan
  • 2021 Maria Adcock and Ray Hanners
  • 2022 Justin Greenbaum, Janne “Nana” Leonard, and Aislinn McShane