After School Program Educator, Cambridge, part-time

JCC Greater Boston • Cambridge, MA

2d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Discovery Club Program Manager, the After School Program Educator collaborates to create enriching, supportive and memorable experiences for children enrolled in the program. This school-year position drives engaging work to make a difference in children’s lives while assuring the safety and well-being of the Discovery Club’s children, providing general program supervision, developing and implementing activities, and assisting in guiding and promoting children's interpersonal skill development. The After School Educator is primarily responsible for assisting children with their schoolwork, including math, reading, and writing assignments. Assembling educational resources and tools, including books, art supplies, stationery, and other items as needed. As well as interacting with children to offer direction, emotional support, and inspiration to finish assignments. The After School Educator will also assist with overseeing and providing a vision for robust social emotional learning, Jewish experiential learning, planning daily activates, and creating learning materials. The After School Educator will provide assistance in creating and collaborating on progress reports to inform parents about their child’s studies and personal development. JCC Greater Boston 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 resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish. This position has a school year work schedule and aligns with the school year calendar which typically runs from September – June each year, with some onboarding and orientation/training in August each year.

Requirements

• Nine months experience working with children OR
• A high school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience working with children OR
• An associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus 3 months of experience working with children
• Must pass state mandated CORI/SORI/DCF/fingerprinting background check
• Must be 18 years or older
• An enthusiastic team player ready to jump into a vibrant and busy team
• Flexible, energetic, collaborative, empathetic, mature and responsible
• Highly organized and process-oriented and focused
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work effectively with a diverse group of children, families, instructors, educators, and co-workers
• Ability to foster a fun and safe classroom environment conducive to learning
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team
• Strong understanding of the learning and behavior patterns of children
• Ability to work with children and remain friendly, calm, and patient at all times
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to set rules and guidelines for children to follow
• Strong organizational abilities and the capacity to keep a classroom nice and orderly
• Able to work well in person in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing at 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children’s backpacks etc.
• Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Responsibilities

• Foster creative and vibrant classrooms in a safe and enriching environment
• Supervise up to 13 students independently
• Create and lead engaging experiences for children in grades K-5 (ages 5-11)
• Support and implement robust social emotional learning, Jewish experiential learning, and general enrichment with the guidance of Discovery Club Leadership
• Complete some hours of orientation and onboarding prior to being in the classroom
• Ensure compliance with Early Education & Care (EEC) policies and regulations
• Supervise public school transportation pick up, as needed
• Participate as a team member in meetings and training
• Communicate effectively with Discovery Club leadership and team staff
• Take attendance and be responsible for knowing which children are present in your group at all times
• Actively create a welcoming dynamic where each individual feels seen and welcomed.
• Actively participate as an essential member of the FEJL team.
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through personal role modeling.
• Participate in all staff meetings as assigned and contribute to overall organizational success.
• May support the Family Engagement and Jewish Life (FEJL) department at special events (e.g., Kids Night Out, babysitting, birthday parties, signature programs, and other seasonal offerings) as appropriate to organizational needs and fit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more!
• Complimentary individual membership includes: Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman
• Access to group fit classes, Arts and Culture adult programming at member rates,
• Discounts on a variety JCCGB's fitness/wellness programs and services
• Free wellness events!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree