After-School Learning Center Lead & Mentor

Cambridge Housing Authority; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Job summary

The Cambridge Housing Authority is seeking a Learning Center Coordinator to support the Work Force program, providing after-school educational assistance and supervising the computer and homework centers.

The role runs during the school year and summer, about 20 hours per week, with required hours Monday–Thursday 2:30 pm–6:30 pm and Friday 2:00 pm–6:00 pm, plus occasional evenings. Paid sick time is included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Qualified applicants will possess a background in education and adolescent development and have demonstrated behavioral management skills.
• S/he will possess a strong ability to motivate and sustain participants' interest in learning, and to build strong relationships while maintaining important professional boundaries.
• Knowledge of Haitian Creole, Spanish, or Amharic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily operations of homework center and computer lab to foster constructive learning environment;
• Mentors and provides academic support to program participants;
• Maintains attendance logs;
• Updates student database and files on a regular basis;
• Reviews student documentation and curriculum material with site manager;
• Makes reminder and recruitment calls to parents and students on a regular basis;
• Keeps track of supplies at the site and orders materials as needed;
• Helps with all special events and upkeep of the site;
• Maintains a neat and organized site.
• Manages behavior in the homework center and helps students reach their academic goals;
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Team-building

Behavioral management

Student mentoring

Adolescent development

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Outlook

Job description

The Cambridge Housing Authority is seeking a Learning Center Coordinator to support the Work Force program, providing after-school educational assistance and supervising the computer and homework centers.

The role runs during the school year and summer, about 20 hours per week, with required hours Monday–Thursday 2:30 pm–6:30 pm and Friday 2:00 pm–6:00 pm, plus occasional evenings. Paid sick time is included.