Out of School Time Educator-Group Leader (Winthrop)

For Kids Only Afterschool Incorportated; Winthrop (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free college courses

College scholarship assistance

Internship and practicum experience

Daily paid planning time

Paid professional development days

Job summary

For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) in Winthrop, MA is seeking an OST Educator for a part-time, afterschool program. You will supervise school-aged children, plan daily enrichment, and support families and teachers in a dynamic, caring environment.

Ideal candidates are at least 18, ready to complete CORI checks, and enthusiastic about mentoring kids aged 5–14. You will collaborate with the Executive Director and community partners to deliver a fun, safe, and educational experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years old and pass CORI, Background and Fingerprint Check
• Experience working with school age children (5-14 years of age)
• Creative and fun personality to implement curriculum and activities
• Excited and committed to making a difference in childrens lives
• Willing to accept other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive, safe, fun, and memorable quality experience to all children and families involved in FKOs 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
• Incorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all activities and interactions

Skills

Experience with school age children

Mentoring

Creativity

Communication with families

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Winthrop - Winthrop, MA
Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: Education

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.

• Provide a positive, safe, fun, and memorable quality experience to all children and families involved in FKOs 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;
• Incorporate 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 time
• Paid professional development days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years old and pass CORI, Background and Fingerprint Check
• Experience working with school age children (5-14 years of age)
• Creative and fun personality to implement curriculum and activities
• Excited and committed to making a difference in childrens lives
• Willing to accept other duties as assigned by the Executive Director