After School Program Educator, Cambridge, part-time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual membership to JCC fitness

Discounts on wellness programs

Access to fitness classes

Job summary

JCC Greater Boston seeks After-School Program Educators for the 2026-2027 enrichment program in Cambridge, MA. The role is part-time (5-20 hours/week) and ideal for enthusiastic individuals who want to make a positive impact on children's lives.

You will foster creative classrooms, interact with children aged 5-11, and support compliant educational practices. Benefits include a free membership to the fitness center, and a positive, collaborative working environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum nine months experience working with children.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to set rules and guidelines for children.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead engaging experiences for children in grades K–5.
• Support social-emotional learning and enrichment.
• Ensure compliance with EEC policies and regulations.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Organizational abilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Currently hiring! Looking for a fun and rewarding part‑time job working in a supportive and vibrant environment? JCC Greater Boston is seeking 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.

As an After‑School Educator at JCC Greater Boston, 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. By joining our team, you will be part of a collaborative, optimistic, and welcoming environment where you can truly make a difference.

Primary 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 the 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 including 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 orientation and onboarding prior to classroom work
• Handle other responsibilities and tasks as needed

Supervisory: None

Schedule & Pay - This is a limited part‑time position of 5‑20 hours per week, non‑exempt. Pay rate is $20‑$23 per hour, determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Work schedule typically 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. on a school‑year calendar (September – June) with onboarding in August.

Qualifications

• Minimum nine months experience working with children
• OR high school diploma or equivalent plus six months of experience working with children
• OR 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 combinations of education and experience may be substituted at JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Skills and Abilities

• Enthusiastic team player ready to jump into a vibrant and busy team
• Flexible, energetic, collaborative, empathetic, mature, and responsible
• Highly organized and process‑oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively 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 the learning and behavior patterns of children
• 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 the classroom orderly

Physical Requirements

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

ADA Statement

Individuals must possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Free individual membership to the JCC Greater Boston fitness, recreation, and wellness facility, including indoor swimming and fitness classes
• Access to group fitness classes and adult programming at member rates
• Discounts on JCCGB fitness and wellness programs and services
• Free wellness events

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.