Lead Staff, School Aged Child Care, Part Time, M-F afterschool
About The Position
The School Aged Child Care, Lead Staff position at the Kids Club (Boys & Girls Club of Worcester) is a part-time, year-round role responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a broad range of programs for youth aged 5 to 13. This role requires compliance with EEC regulations and reliable transportation. The operating hours are Monday - Friday from 2 pm to 6 pm, excluding school vacation weeks and summer break. This is an excellent entry-level position for a motivated individual interested in working with youth. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Worcester serves over 500 kids daily and is committed to providing an enriched environment that meets the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of each child. As a non-profit organization and one of the largest youth development agencies in Central Massachusetts, we aim to make a positive impact in the community.
Requirements
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age (per EEC regulations).
- Must meet one of the following educational and experience requirements:
- - Bachelor's degree or an associate degree; and have three months of experience working with school-age children.
- - High school diploma or equivalent; and have six months of experience working with school-age children including three months of supervised experience at a school-age childcare program.
- - Nine months of experience with school-age children including three months of supervised experience at a school-age childcare program.
- Confidence in providing academic support, as needed, to members.
- Competency in navigating remote learning tools, technology equipment and modes of instruction.
- Strong computer skills.
- Communication skills: Informing, Listening, Writing.
- Group leadership skills including an understanding of group dynamics.
- Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- All applicants will be required to pass a criminal offender record information check (CORI), a national background check and will need to be fingerprinted in accordance with EEC regulations.
Nice To Haves
- CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Bilingual preferred (Spanish & English).
Responsibilities
- Planning, implementation, and evaluation of a broad range of programs for youth between the age of 5 and 13.
- Complying with EEC regulations.
- Overseeing special programs and/or events and/or participating in the implementation of other Clubhouse activities as necessary.
- Lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Consulting with parents concerning member and Clubhouse issues.
- Performing light cleaning and assuming other duties as assigned.
- Consistently working on your feet for up to 3 hours at a time and being physically active.
Benefits
- Recognition of thirteen holidays annually with center closures.
- Closure on the Friday or Monday closest to a holiday if it falls on a weekend day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
