At Day Camp @ The JCC, we hire, train, and support an immensely talented, capable, and committed staff. They are the magic-makers, and they share in our vision of creating a child-centered, joyful camp community. Our staff understands the value of honoring children’s voices, encouraging children to learn more about themselves, and supporting them in taking on new endeavors.
Our superb Leadership Team consists of year-round professionals in the fields of education and social work. These team members are highly talented individuals who have a breadth of experience working with children and can adeptly adjust to the camp environment. They handle all communication with families and supervise our counselors.
We are so proud of the incredibly skilled counselors we hire each summer. All of our counselors must have prior experience working with children before joining the camp team. Many of our counselors return to camp year after year and are afforded unique opportunities to grow in their roles both professionally and personally.
Do you enjoy working with kids? Do you want to work in a positive, energetic environment? Do you want to grow both professionally and personally? Then we think you should apply to work at Day Camp @ the JCC!
At camp this summer, you’ll have the chance to create memories for campers that will last a lifetime, the opportunity to serve as a role model, and to create strong bonds with campers and staff alike. You’ll also make new friends, serve as an essential part of a strong, joyful community, and learn new life and professional skills.
Summer positions available (June-August):
Our staff application will be available in November. Check back soon!
Director, Day Camp + Youth Athletics
Alyssa Blackman (she/her) has spent many summers at Day Camp @ The JCC. Her experiences in such a wide variety of camp positions have helped her gain a deep appreciation for the role that each individual plays in our community. Day Camp @ The JCC is Alyssa’s happy place, and she is passionate about sharing her love of camp year-round with families, campers, and staff.
Before joining the Day Camp full-time, Alyssa was the Assistant Director of Early Childhood at Temple Shaaray Tefila Nursery School on the Upper East Side. She received her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood General and Special Education from Hunter College, where she is currently an adjunct professor. She also graduated from Barnard College, Columbia University, and studied Psychology and German as an undergraduate. After college, Alyssa began her career at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan as a teacher in the Nursery School. She taught in the Nursery School for six years and served on the school’s Leadership Team. Alyssa also co-founded the Nursery School’s Anti-Bias and Diversity Committee and served as a member of the JCC’s Equity Action Team (EAT). For many years, Alyssa’s time at the JCC was split between Nursery School and Day Camp. She utilizes her extensive knowledge of these two programs with families and supports them in finding their second home at the JCC.
Camp Coordinator
Talia Feldman has spent her summer at camp for as long as she can remember! After college, she worked as the Teen Program Coordinator at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, NJ. She began her time at the JCC as a teacher in Classroom 1 in the Nursery School before transitioning onto the camp team full-time. She is currently completing her Master’s in Jewish Education at JTS with a focus on Spiritual Care and Counseling. She is passionate about camp, Jewish education, and working with children, and she is excited to bring all of those together in this role.
Site + Programs Director
Alex Sasso (she/her) is excited to return to Day Camp this summer as the Site and Programming Director. She has worked at Day Camp in various roles, including Site Director, Drama Specialist, and Camp Photographer. During the school year, she teaches in the Nursery School.
Alex received her undergraduate degree in Performing Arts and Arts Management at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and received her Early Childhood Education License in the state of Massachusetts. She is currently completing her Master’s in Integrated Teaching Through the Arts at Lesley University. Alex’s combined passion for children and the arts led her to the Reggio-inspired philosophies at the JCC, where she has enjoyed working collaboratively with her coworkers and students to learn and explore. She is excited to spend the summer building a fun, creative, and exciting camp community together!
