Program Coordinator, After School Program

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Family Programming, the Program Coordinator collaborates with team members to successfully coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Discovery Club After School Program. The Program Coordinator helps create enriching, supportive, and memorable experiences for children in grades K–5. As part of the family programming team, this role also supports broader family programming activities and helps build a collaborative, upbeat, and welcoming community. 

Working collaboratively, the Program Coordinator supports program operations and logistics; helping design and carry out engaging, innovative activities that enrich the lives of the children and families we serve; and leading learning and engagement activities in a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive:

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead classrooms of elementary-age children as an After School Educator at Discovery Club After School, focusing on program planning, safety, learning, and fun.  

• Assist the Program Director and Site Coordinator with after school program support through completion of administrative and logistical tasks to ensure smooth operations within Discovery Club.  

• Create a vibrant and enriching classroom environment where children can thrive in a safe, supportive, and fun atmosphere.  

• Partner with the Assistant Director of Family Programming and collaborate with the Family Programming team to support playgroups, school vacation days, holiday celebrations, special programs, and large-scale community events.  
• Work alongside the Family Programming team to support space management by maintaining, enhancing and programming the Family Wing and indoor/outdoor classroom spaces.  
• Assist in program innovation through the development and implementation of new and existing programs for children and families.  

Standard Staff Expectations: 

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic where each individual feels seen and welcomed. 

• Actively participate as an essential member of the Family Engagement and Jewish Life team.  

• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through personal role modeling. 

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Boston's respected and valued, people-orientated workplace of diverse community services providers, which is rapidly growing! 

About JCC Greater Boston:Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to its mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community by nurturing meaningful and lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

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. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented group.

Education and Experience: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field, and 1-2 years’ experience working with school-age children in formal or informal settings and 1-2 years’ experience managing and/or developing children’s programming.  

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria. 

Skills and Abilities: The Program Coordinator must be an enthusiastic team player ready to jump into a vibrant and busy team. They must present as warm, cheerful, patient and nurturing towards children. In addition to these qualities, the successful candidate will also demonstrate the following: 

• Strong intermediate level computer skills: social media literacy, proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel 

• Highly organized and process oriented; both focused and flexible 

• Excellent communicator (listening, written and verbal skills) 

• Able to work effectively with a diverse group of children, families, instructors, educators, and co-workers 

 Physical Requirements: Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities. Able to lift and carry objects weighing at 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children’s backpacks etc. Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.  

This is a hybrid position, work is performed in-person during the school year, and requires work on-site weekdays and occasional weekends, scheduled in advance. Remote work is available during the summer months. 

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for 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 and using some other combination of skills and abilities.