School Age Education Coordinator

<strong>About Boys & Girls Clubs Of Boston<br><br></strong>Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. <strong>By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Boston and Chelsea, no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families.</strong> Learn more at and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city!<br><br><strong>Position Overview<br><br></strong>The School-Aged Education Coordinator is responsible for ensuring appropriate and effective academic programs are developed, implemented, and evaluated for members ages 6 to 12. The individual in this role is responsible for serving and advocating for club members in this age group by providing high-yield and targeted support in the areas of homework help, core content programming and developmentally appropriate literacy and STEM programming. Additional responsibilities include the oversight of program staff and program budget.<br><br><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES<br><br></strong><strong>Programming, Collaboration & Partnership Development <br><br></strong><ul><li> Responsible for all aspects of the school-aged education program including, but not limited to, program planning and implementation, supervising school age education staff, maintaining program budget, implementing Agency policies and practices and securing additional program resources when appropriate.</li><li> Develop, implement, and document year-round education programs, activities, and events that adhere to the Common Core State Standards, 21 Century Skills, and BGCB Education practices.</li><li> Develop, implement, and participate in collaborative programs and events with BGCB education staff and program partners (as appropriate).</li><li> Act as liaison for curating relationships with program partners and volunteers.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Assessment, Evaluation and Curriculum Development<br><br></strong><ul><li> Actively participate in BGCB Formula for Impact: Academic Success Initiatives.</li><li> Maintain knowledge or trends in education – specific programming, career exploration, professional development, and curriculum design</li><li> Monitor and coordinate an academic incentive and recognition program for the school-aged education department<br><br></li></ul><strong>Members Discipline and Support<br><br></strong><ul><li> Supervise and discipline club members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse (as appropriate).</li><li> Monitor and support members who are involved in targeted programs who are at risk of failing a grade or dropping out of school</li><li> Maintain a safe, clean, effective, and academically enriching environment.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Management, Communication and Training<br><br></strong><ul><li> Orient, train and supervise education department staff, including work-study students, junior staff, and volunteers.</li><li> Provide annual performance evaluations for applicable staff in a timely manner.</li><li> Participate in on – going professional development (trainings, education team meetings, 1 to 1 coaching sessions, observations, and supervision).</li><li> Maintain a high level of professional communication both internally and externally</li><li> Travel between sites and to activities as needed</li><li> Other related duties (as assigned).<br><br></li></ul><strong>GENERAL BGCB EXPECTATIONS<br><br></strong><ul><li> Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.</li><li> Inclusive Environment – BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.</li><li> Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.</li><li> Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><strong>Required<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with minimum 1-2 years direct experience developing and delivering programs for youth and minimum 1-2 years supervisory experience</li><li>Knowledge of trends in school-aged education-specific programming and activities, professional development opportunities, curriculum design and related resources.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills </li><li>Proficient in MS Office and web competency</li><li>Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Valid Massachusetts driver’s license</li><li>Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred<br><br></strong><ul><li>Experience in out-of-school time settings</li><li>3-5 years direct experience and 2-4 years of supervisory experience<br><br></li></ul><strong>TRAVEL<br><br></strong>Travel between sites and to activities as needed<br><br><strong>START DATE<br><br></strong>June 22nd (<em>desired start date yet position open until filled)<br><br></em><strong>LOCATION<br><br></strong>Roxbury, MA (Yawkey Club)<br><br><strong>Salary & Benefits<br><br></strong>Salary - $‎58,349/year-$65,993/year - commensurate with experience; along with competitive benefits and a great work environment<br><br><strong>TO APPLY<br><br></strong>Please complete an online application at . Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter.<br><br><em>Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health choices, marital status, age, pregnancy, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at <br><br></em><em>Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.</em>

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