After School Program Educator, Cambridge, part-time

Under the direction of the Discovery Club Program Manager, the After School Program Educator collaborates to create enriching, supportive and memorable experiences for children enrolled in the program. This school-year position drives engaging work to make a difference in children's lives while assuring the safety and well-being of the Discovery Club's children, providing general program supervision, developing and implementing activities, and assisting in guiding and promoting children's interpersonal skill development.

The After School Educator is primarily responsible for assisting children with their schoolwork, including math, reading, and writing assignments. Assembling educational resources and tools, including books, art supplies, stationery, and other items as needed. As well as interacting with children to offer direction, emotional support, and inspiration to finish assignments.

The After School Educator will also assist with overseeing and providing a vision for robust social emotional learning, Jewish experiential learning, planning daily activates, and creating learning materials. The After School Educator will provide assistance in creating and collaborating on progress reports to inform parents about their child's studies and personal development.

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

This position has a school year work schedule and aligns with the school year calendar which typically runs from September - June each year, with some onboarding and orientation/training in August each year.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Foster creative and vibrant classrooms in a safe and enriching environment

• Supervise up to 13 students independently

• Create and lead engaging experiences for children in grades K-5 (ages 5-11)

• Support and implement robust social emotional learning, Jewish experiential learning, and general enrichment with the guidance of Discovery Club Leadership

• Complete some hours of orientation and onboarding prior to being in the classroom

• Ensure compliance with Early Education & Care (EEC) policies and regulations

• Supervise public school transportation pick up, as needed

• Participate as a team member in meetings and training

• Communicate effectively with Discovery Club leadership and team staff

• Take attendance and be responsible for knowing which children are present in your group at all times

• Other responsibilities and tasks, as needed

Standard Staff Expectations:

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic where each individual feels seen and welcomed.

• Actively participate as an essential member of the FEJL team.

• Support JCC Greater Boston's mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through personal role modeling.

• Participate in all staff meetings as assigned and contribute to overall organizational success.

• May support the Family Engagement and Jewish Life (FEJL) department at special events (e.g., Kids Night Out, babysitting, birthday parties, signature programs, and other seasonal offerings) as appropriate to organizational needs and fit.

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Boston's respected and valued, people-orientated workplace of diverse community services providers, which is rapidly growing!

This is a limited part-time +/- 5-20 hours per week, non-exempt position. Offering great perks, a supportive, vibrant, in-person work environment and a competitive starting pay rate of $20- $23 per hour.

The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.

About JCC Greater Boston

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

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