School Age Program Site Coordinator

Position Schedule: Monday through Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm

About the Elizabeth Peabody House:

The Elizabeth Peabody House (EPH) is a community-based nonprofit agency that has provided quality early education, after school care, and other services to residents of the greater Somerville community for over 125 years. We are proud to say that our students and staff are diverse culturally, ethnically and socio-economically. EPH has a strong community and family atmosphere that brings families back for generations.  Our afterschool program consists of a variety of activities that fall under the scope of STEM, social/emotional support, movement, media, and art. We partner with several organizations in Somerville and the surrounding areas to strengthen our ties to the community such as Tufts, Boston University, Farrington Nature, the Somerville Media Center and more to provide every child with a wide range of programming opportunities.

About the Program:

EPH is looking for a Site Coordinator for our After School and Summer Programs! Under the supervision of the Afterschool and Summer Program Director, the Site Coordinator plans, coordinates and provides supervision of the OST program to ensure quality services which provide growth in academics, social emotional development and health and wellness and are in compliance with all EEC regulations.

Join us this school year as we explore the deep depths of space, habitats on Earth, solve mysteries, learn about the environment, and how we can help our community! EPH proudly offers two summer programs for year-round enrichment and care. Our on-site program, City Explorers, is based out of our historic Somerville facility while our partnership with Everwood Day Camp in Sharon, MA gives our students the opportunity to leave the city and experience traditional summer camp activities.

The Site Coordinator conducts themself in a caring, responsible, honest, and respectful manner and is a role model for colleagues, staff as well as for program families and students. In addition, they ensure focus on programming that promotes healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old and meet one of the following:
• Have a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree and have at least three-month experience working with school age children in an EEC licensed Afterschool program.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of experience working with school age children including at least three months of supervised experience in an EEC licensed Afterschool program.
• In order for experience to be counted it must be a minimum of 12 hours per week or if less than 12 hours per week, every block of 50 hours counts as one month.
• Experience as a nanny, babysitter, Sunday School teacher or home schooling does not count as experience
• Clean driver’s license, 7-D Van Driver License, or willingness to obtain license preferred

Responsibilities:

• This employee ensures:
• The program staff plans and implements classroom curricula that provide growth in skills, self-awareness, group relations, and character development.
• Adherence to EEC licensing standards, and creates an inclusive culture.
• Communication of information to parents and community networks.
• Maintenance of program environments which are safe, healthy, and engaging.
• Positioning of EPH in the community as a resource and asset.
• Keeps safety of children as first priority; emphasizes personal safety and emotional well-being with the children, parents, and early education staff.
• Uses positive and constructive methods of child and staff guidance, while ensuring that all staff does the same.
• Ensures the development, maintenance, and quality of the program, consistent with the Elizabeth Peabody House mission and philosophy - including daily schedules of staff, curriculum, supervision, staff meetings, professional development, parent meetings, and special events.
• Support the Director to ensure all necessary personnel, payroll, file maintenance, and EEC paperwork is current.
• Supports the Director to maintain accurate attendance, children’s files, evaluations, and proper reporting to parents and regulatory agencies.
• Supports the Director to manages transportation for participants
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor or EPH Administration Team.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit (at times on the floor with children) and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

Effectiveness is measured by -

• A warm, engaging environment for children, staff and families which meet quality standards and EEC licensing requirements.
• A developmentally sound program for children which provides positive channels to grow, learn and develop to their full potential.
• A program which meets the community needs, in a manner consistent with the EPH mission.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process; Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships; Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.