After School Program Educator, Cambridge, part-time

JCC Greater Boston; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston fitness and recreation facilities

Access to virtual and in-person programs

Discounts to events

Job summary

JCC Greater Boston is hiring part-time After-School Program Educators for their 2026-2027 enrichment program in Cambridge, MA. This role is ideal for individuals enthusiastic about positively impacting children's lives.

Responsibilities include creating supportive experiences for children in grades K-5, complying with EEC policies, and collaborating within a vibrant team. Qualifications include relevant education or experience working with children. The role offers a pay rate of $20-$23 per hour.

Qualifications

• 9 months of experience working with children or equivalent education.
• Must pass state-mandated background checks.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Fostering creative and vibrant classrooms in a safe environment.
• Creating and leading engaging experiences for children K-5.
• Supporting social-emotional learning.
• Ensuring compliance with EEC policies.

Skills

Enthusiastic team player

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized

Good problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

About the Role

Currently hiring! Looking for a fun and rewarding part‑time job working in a supportive and vibrant environment. We are seeking After‑School Program Educators for our 2026‑2027 enrichment program in Cambridge, MA. This role is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on children’s lives.

As an After‑School Educator, you will play a key role in creating engaging and supportive experiences for children enrolled in Discovery Club, an active and entertaining after‑school program for students in grades K‑5.

It is a collaborative, optimistic, and welcoming environment where you can truly make a difference.

We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. We are guided by our core values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Fostering creative and vibrant classrooms in a safe and enriching environment.
• Interacting with children and creating and leading engaging experiences for children in grades K‑5 (ages 5‑11).
• Supporting and implementing robust social‑emotional learning, Jewish experiential learning, and general enrichment with guidance of Discovery Club Leadership.
• Ensuring compliance with Early Education & Care (EEC) policies and regulations.

Standard Staff Expectations

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic environment where each individual is valued and respected.
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values through personal role modeling.
• Attend JCC meetings and actively participate in the department’s goals and initiatives.
• Participate as a team member 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.
• Other responsibilities and tasks as needed.

Work Details

Limited part‑time (±5‑20 hours per week), non‑exempt position. Pay rate $20‑$23 per hour (based on qualifications and internal equity). Work schedule typically 2 p.m.‑6 p.m. on a school‑year calendar (September‑June) with onboarding and training in August.

Requirements

Education and Experience: Must meet one of the following criteria:

• 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 three months of experience working with children.

Must pass state‑mandated CORI/SORI/DCF/fingerprinting background check. Must be 18 years or older. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Skills and Abilities

• Enthusiastic team player.
• Flexible, energetic, collaborative, empathetic, mature and responsible.
• Highly organized and process‑oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective with a diverse group of children, families, instructors, educators, and co‑workers.
• Ability 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 learning and behavior patterns of children.
• Ability to remain friendly, calm, and patient at all times.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to set rules and guidelines for children to follow.
• Strong organizational abilities and capacity to keep a classroom orderly.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in person in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment, lift and carry objects weighing 30‑40 pounds, sit and kneel, and get down at eye level with children regularly.

ADA Statement

Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Benefits

In addition to rewarding work and great career opportunities, employees receive free individual membership to the JCC Greater Boston fitness, recreation, and wellness facility in Newton, with access to virtual and in‑person programs, indoor swimming, fitness classes, and discounts to events.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. We actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.