OST Group Leader-Apprentice

FOR KIDS ONLY AFTERSCHOOL INCORPORATED•Multiple Cities, MA

5d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This one-year, full-time, paid apprenticeship opportunity offers a blend of OST-focused coursework and on-the-job training. Morning hours are to be utilized by attending live coursework sessions, completing practice application tasks, and other relevant apprenticeship activities, including assisting Site Directors with a variety of tasks. Afternoon hours are spent in program, with the goal of providing a positive, safe, fun, and high-quality experience for all children and families.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
Minimum 6 months of supervised experience working with school age children (5-14 years of age)
High School Diploma or equivalent
Suitable Background Records Check
Complete EEC Essentials 2.0 within 30 days of hire
First Aid/CPR trained within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Complete all requirements of the OST apprenticeship
Incorporate FKO’s core values of kindness, support, collaboration, appreciation of differences, and holistic learning in all activities and interactions
Provide a positive, safe, fun, and memorable quality experience to all children and families involved in FKO’s afterschool and summer programs
Consistently provide active supervision for all children in the program
Implement well-planned, intentional daily activities
Support Site Director during administrative hours with tasks such as, but not limited to: Program Planning: lesson planning, activity/material prep, classroom organizing, cleaning, bulletin board, family engagement, special event, community support; Admin Support: snack prep, creating and disseminating snack menu, managing snack inventory and logs, maintaining accurate attendance tracking, filing program documents, restocking and organizing first aid supplies, assisting with transportation-related tasks
Serve as a positive role model for children and staff
Facilitate consistent communication with FKO families
Adhere to EEC licensing regulations and FKO policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned, by Site, District, and Executive Director