Program Staff, School Aged Child Care, Part Time, M-F afterschool

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position: School Aged Child Care, Program Staff, at the Kids Club (Boys & Girls Club of Worcester) located at 180 Constitution Avenue, Worcester, MA.

Part time, Monday-Friday, 2pm-6pm.

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

Program Staff will assist with providing fun and engaging social, recreational, and educational activities to children ages 5 -13. Additional responsibilities include complying with EEC regulations.

This position is a part time year-round position. The School Age Child Care program 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.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Perform light cleaning and assume other duties as assigned.
• Consistently work on your feet for up to 3 hours at a time, be physically active.

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:

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

Preferred but not required: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university,

Preferred but not required: One year experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people.

• 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
• CPR and First Aid certifications, preferred.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish & English) but not required.

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.