School Age Education Coordinator

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston•Chelsea, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The School-Aged Education Coordinator is responsible for ensuring appropriate and effective academic programs are developed, implemented, and evaluated for members ages 6 to 12. The individual in this role is responsible for serving and advocating for club members in this age group by providing high-yield and targeted support in the areas of homework help, core content programming and developmentally appropriate literacy and STEM programming. Additional responsibilities include the oversight of program staff and program budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 1-2 years direct experience developing and delivering programs for youth
minimum 1-2 years supervisory experience
Knowledge of trends in school-aged education-specific programming and activities, professional development opportunities, curriculum design and related resources.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in MS Office and web competency
Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license
Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change

Nice To Haves

Experience in out-of-school time settings
3-5 years direct experience
2-4 years of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the school-aged education program including, but not limited to, program planning and implementation, supervising school age education staff, maintaining program budget, implementing Agency policies and practices and securing additional program resources when appropriate.
Develop, implement, and document year-round education programs, activities, and events that adhere to the Common Core State Standards, 21 Century Skills, and BGCB Education practices.
Develop, implement, and participate in collaborative programs and events with BGCB education staff and program partners (as appropriate).
Act as liaison for curating relationships with program partners and volunteers.
Actively participate in BGCB Formula for Impact: Academic Success Initiatives.
Maintain knowledge or trends in education – specific programming, career exploration, professional development, and curriculum design
Monitor and coordinate an academic incentive and recognition program for the school-aged education department
Supervise and discipline club members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse (as appropriate).
Monitor and support members who are involved in targeted programs who are at risk of failing a grade or dropping out of school
Maintain a safe, clean, effective, and academically enriching environment.
Orient, train and supervise education department staff, including work-study students, junior staff, and volunteers.
Provide annual performance evaluations for applicable staff in a timely manner.
Participate in on – going professional development (trainings, education team meetings, 1 to 1 coaching sessions, observations, and supervision).
Maintain a high level of professional communication both internally and externally
Travel between sites and to activities as needed
Other related duties (as assigned).
Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.