School Age Child Care, Lead Staff, Mon.-Fri. 2pm-6pm

Description

Position: Lead Staff for School Age Child Care at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester, part time, Monday-Friday, 2pm-6pm.

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

Lead Staff for School Age Childcare 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 lead staff person 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.

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!

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.

Requirements

Monitor and manage the individual schedules of each member, being sure that they are attending as required.· Guide members through the daily structure of on-line learning.

• Provide classroom supports including material provision, assistance with task completion, organizing materials, etc.
• 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.
• Collaborate and communicate with parents/guardians as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age. (per EEC regulations)· 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.

- 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, WritingAll 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.