School Age Child Care Lead Staff - Boys & Girls Club, Harrington Clubhouse

Position: School Age Child Care Lead Staff, part time, Monday-Friday, 2pm-6pm.

The Boys & Girls Club of Worcester is a nonprofit, charitable, educational organization recognized as a leading advocate for youth development, working to help youth of all backgrounds.

Position: School Age Child Care Lead Staff, part time, Monday-Friday, 2pm-6pm.

As required by EEC licensing, all applicants must be at least 21 years old.

The School Age Childcare Staff is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a broad range of programs for youth between the age of 5 and 13. Additional responsibilities include complying with EEC regulations.

This position is a part time year-round position. The School Age Child Care staff must have reliable transportation. Hours of operating 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 who is interested in working with youth. We recognize thirteen holidays annually and our centers are closed. Additionally, if the holiday falls on a weekend day, we will be closed the Friday or Monday closest to the holiday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Guide members through the daily structure of on-line learning.

· Provide classroom supports including material provision, assistance with task completion, organizing materials, etc.

· Monitor and manage the individual schedules of each member, being sure that they are attending as required.

· Identify members that may need additional personal/family supports and report any identified needs to case management staff.

· Support and prepare students to organize any assigned homework that is required for them to complete for the next day.

· Assure that all members are following guidelines, expectations, and policies of the Club and report any challenges to the Unit Director.

· Maintain a safe classroom environment, conducive of learning and academic enrichment.

· Redirect members exhibiting unsafe or disruptive behaviors – developing short and long-term plans to extinguish such behavior.

· Assist members in navigating instructional support and work with the members to plan and collaborate with public school teachers, when needed.

· Maintain in the Learning Hub classroom in which members are present, unless an alternative supervision plan is developed, and coverage takes place.

· Collaborate and communicate with parents/guardians as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

· Must meet one of the following:

• Have a bachelor’s degree or an associate degree; and have three months of experience working with school-age children;

OR

• Have a 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;

OR

• Have nine months of experience with school-age children including three months of supervised experience at a school-age childcare program.

· Ability to work during typical school day hours.

· 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

· Personal Initiative Skills: Organizational Awareness, Striving for Excellence, Professional Development

· Planning Skills: Action Planning and Organizing

· Relationship Skills: Teamwork

· Safety, Health, and Environment Skills: Supporting a Safe Environment

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.

Come make a difference with us! Our history and our mission is this: Boys & Girls Clubs of Worcester serves over 500 kids from 5 to 18 years of age daily. We are a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, but we are our own company. This makes us unique since we have support from a national brand, but we are also a local organization that focuses specifically on the needs of the Worcester area. With programs and three locations in Worcester, we are able to guide the youth of our community toward a fulfilling and meaningful future. We are committed to excellence by striving to provide an enriched environment that meets the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of each kid we serve. We are a non-profit organization that strives to make a positive impact in your community. As one of the largest youth development agencies in Central Massachusetts, we can make great things happen for our kids, and for the city of Worcester. Join our movement and make a difference with us!

Apply here or at www.bgcworcester.org

Please note: we often make our first contact to applicants through email.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17