After School Assistant Coordinator

After School Assistant Coordinator

• Pay $25-$29 (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Monday-Friday, year-round
• 30-40 hours/week

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about working with children and passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment.

In this role, you will help lead and support our After School Program by promoting positive behavior, creativity, and social development. Your leadership and initiative will play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations while creating meaningful and memorable experiences for children.

Responsibilities

• Follow all policies and procedures of the Cambridge YMCA Childcare Program
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all health, safety, and EEC licensing regulations
• Manage day-to-day classroom operations
• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum and daily activities
• Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment
• Support children’s social-emotional development and promote positive behavior
• Observe, document, and communicate children’s progress
• Build respectful partnerships with families
• Work collaboratively with teaching team and After School Coordinator
• Assist After School Coordinator with administrative duties, curriculum planning, and classroom management
• Maintain confidentiality of YMCA children, families, and staff
• Communicate respectfully, appropriately, and effectively with teaching team daily
• Attend a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education trainings annually
• Attend monthly staff meetings

Qualifications

• Familiarity of EEC regulations and guidelines
• Current child and adult CPR/First Aid certification
• Completion of the 12 hour EEC 2.0 Strong Start training
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience working with children, staff, and families from diverse backgrounds

*Benefits are offered to those working full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• After School: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cambridge, MA 02139 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cambridge, MA 02139: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person