Youth Program Leader (Orchard Gardens Club)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston • Roxbury, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment, enabling young people to reach their full potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. For more than 130 years, no other youth-serving organization in Boston and Chelsea has engaged more young people and families. Learn more at bgcb.org and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city. The purpose of this role is to develop and implement curriculum that reinforces lessons learned during the school day and expose members to a broad range of interesting, developmentally appropriate areas such as the arts, education, technology, sports, life skills and leadership.

Requirements

• High School degree required
• Previous experience providing classes/programs/activities for youth
• Knowledge of youth development principles
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Candidates should be available between the hours of 12-7 M-F

Nice To Haves

• some college preferred
• curriculum development experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities.
• Assist members with homework.
• Manage supervision and discipline of members participating in program sessions.
• As appropriate, participate in collaborative programs and events.
• Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the program area(s).
• Maintain cleanliness of program area(s).
• Participate in individual and group supervision sessions.
• Other related duties as specified by the Club Director.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED