Out of School Time Educator-Group Leader- (Peabody)

FKO Afterschool; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free college courses

Scholarship assistance

Paid planning time

Paid professional development days

Job summary

FKO Afterschool seeks an OST Educator to join our afterschool program in a part-time capacity. You will supervise children aged 5–14, plan daily enrichment activities, and communicate with families to support student growth.

Ideal candidates are college students or graduates pursuing youth development or education-related careers, with a commitment to our caring, respectful values. CORI/background checks required.

Qualifications

• Experience with school-age children (5–14 years) in afterschool or educational settings.
• Ability to supervise groups and model positive behavior.
• Willingness to collaborate with parents, caregivers, teachers, and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Supervise school-age children (5–14) in afterschool programs.
• Plan and implement daily enrichment activities and curriculum.
• Maintain open, regular communication with FKO families.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Curriculum planning

Education

High school diploma

Job description

ABOUT FKO:For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) is a non-profit, out-of-school time provider based in 17 locations throughout five cities. With a mission to support the holistic needs of children, FKO fully believes learning extends well beyond the classroom, and OST Educators are a key component to building life-long learning skills.JOB DESCRIPTION:An OST Educator at FKO is a tremendous opportunity to gain experience in a fun and enriching afterschool environment. This part-time position is ideal for college students, recent college graduates or any professional who is interested in developing classroom, youth development or mentoring skills. An ideal candidate will believe in the overall mission of FKO, serve as a leader to young students, as well as a key collaborator with parents, caregivers, teachers, and local community groups.Some key experiences an OST Educator enjoys while working at FKO:Provide a positive, safe, fun, and memorable quality experience to all children and families involved in FKO’s afterschool and summer programs;Supervise school-aged children enrolled in the program;Plan and implement daily academic enrichment classes;Facilitate consistent communication with FKO families;Encourage children to participate in all activities and realize their full potential;Serve as a positive role model and mentor to children enrolled;Provide a physically and emotionally safe and fun environment for children to thrive;Strive to achieve FKO goals and operate with the character values and mission in mind; andIncorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all activities and interactions.OPPORTUNITIES AND INCENTIVES:Apply for FREE college courses (funded through the Dept. of Early Education and Care)Apply for college scholarship assistance (funded through the Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program)Fulfill internship and practicum experience requirements (upon institution approval)Daily paid planning timePaid professional development daysMinimum of 18 years old and pass CORI, Background and Fingerprint CheckExperience working with school age children (5-14 years of age)Creative and fun personality to implement curriculum and activitiesExcited and committed to making a difference in children’s livesWilling to accept other duties as assigned by the Executive Director