After School Program Educator, Newton, part-time
About the role
JCC Greater Boston is seeking (part-time) After-School Program Educators for our 2026-2027 after-school enrichment program. 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
- Actively create a welcoming dynamic environment where each individual is valued and respected
- Support JCC Greater Boston's mission, vision, and values including through personal role modeling
- Attend JCC meetings and actively participate in the department's goals and initiatives
- Participate in Family Programming meetings and training
- Communicate effectively with Discovery Club leadership and team staff
- Complete some hours of orientation and onboarding prior to being in the classroom
- Supervisory: None
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
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- 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
- JCCGB Perks!
- Complimentary 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's fitness/wellness programs and services
- Free wellness events!
Pay
The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity. Starting pay rate is $20- $23 per hour.
Schedule
This position follows a school year calendar which typically runs from September - June each year, with some onboarding and orientation/training in August. The salary offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity. Work schedule typically 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. each Wednesday.
About JCC Greater Boston
JCC Greater Boston is committed to its mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community by nurturing meaningful and 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.
EEO Statement
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.