Assistant Group Leader

Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center • Boston, MA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Group Leader is a member of the BCNC Red Oak After School & Summer Program team. You will have an opportunity to shape the lives of our children ages 5-13. You will work collaboratively with a team of professional staff to strengthen children and families by providing high-quality enrichment and care in a community-based program so parents can work or further their education. You will report directly to the Director of Red Oak After School & Summer Program.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old and have completed or be currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent program.
• Interest and/or experience supporting children’s development in literacy and/or the arts.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude in all interactions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. BCNC does not provide sponsorship for an employment work visa.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people of different backgrounds and a high level of cultural competency preferred.
• Professional working proficiency in Cantonese or Mandarin Chinese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for lesson plans.
• Supervise children during academic and recreational activities.
• Help the Group Leaders and Senior Group Leaders to appropriately manage children’s behavior.
• Participate in meetings with parents and teachers as necessary.
• Assist the Group Leaders and Senior Group Leaders on implementation of educational, instructional, and recreational programming for children.
• Assist the Group Leaders and Senior Group Leaders in curriculum planning, creating or running the activity, and take on classroom management while the Group Leaders and Senior Group Leaders run the activity.
• Maintain program supplies and facilities.
• Prepare daily attendance, incident and accident reports, evaluation forms, etc. as needed.
• Attend regular staff meetings, professional development days, and program events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability coverage.
• Retirement plan with employer matching.
• Supportive time-off policy.
• Professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED