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! 

The JCC 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 we hope resonate with all. 

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/ 

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Education and Experience: Based on licensing requirements, After School Educators must meet one of these three sets of qualifications: 

• Nine months experience working with children OR 

• A high school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience working with children OR 

• An associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus 3 months of experience working with children 

Must pass state mandated CORI/SORI/DCF/fingerprinting background check 

Must be 18 years or older 

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria. 

Skills and Abilities: 

• An enthusiastic team player ready to jump into a vibrant and busy team 

• Flexible, energetic, collaborative, empathetic, mature and responsible  

• Highly organized and process-oriented and focused  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  

• Able to work effectively with a diverse group of children, families, instructors, educators, and co-workers 

• Ability to foster a fun and safe classroom environment conducive to learning 

• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team 

• Strong understanding of the learning and behavior patterns of children 

• Ability to work with children and remain friendly, calm, and patient at all times 

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to set rules and guidelines for children to follow 

• Strong organizational abilities and the capacity to keep a classroom nice and orderly 

Physical Requirements: Able to work well in person in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities. Able to lift and carry objects weighing at 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children’s backpacks etc. Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.    

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

In addition to offering rewarding work and great career opportunities within our mission-driven, values-driven, and family-centric environment, JCC Greater Boston proudly offers employees the generous benefits listed below. 
 

JCCGB Perks! Each employee is eligible for a free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more! Complimentary individual membership includes:   

• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman  

• Access to group fit classes, Arts and Culture adult programming at member rates,  

• Discounts on a variety JCCGB's fitness/wellness programs and services 

• Free wellness events! 

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant. 

A Great Place to Work! JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on: 

• Supportive colleagues 

• Team camaraderie 

• How their managers treat them 

• Individual autonomy 

• Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others 

• Pride in working for the JCC 

• Program and service quality 

• Holding ourselves accountable      

Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.