After School Program Educator, Cambridge, part-time

About the role

JCC Greater Boston is seeking (part-time) After-School Program Educators for our 2026-2027 after-school enrichment program in Cambridge, MA. This role is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on children's lives.

Responsibilities

• Foster creative and vibrant classrooms in a safe and enriching environment
• 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
• Ensure compliance with Early Education & Care (EEC) policies and regulations

Requirements

• 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

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
• Able to communicate effectively with Discovery Club leadership and team staff
• Able to work effectively with a diverse group of children, families, instructors, educators, and co-workers
• Able 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
• Able to work with children and remain friendly, calm, and patient at all times
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able 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

Benefits

• JCC 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!