Summer Program Teacher

Outback Summer Programserves children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade. This summer, program will run from July 1st through August 23rd. Mandatory orientation June 25th-28th.

Location
We are located at 20 Sacramento Street, a large Victorian house in Cambridge, MA with access to a beautiful backyard and art studio space at Maud Morgan Arts. During inclement weather, Outback is run out of the Maria L. Baldwin School. The program also has access to the Sacramento Field and Alden Park.

The majority of parking is available to residents of the city; use of public transportation is encouraged.

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have at least one year of experience working with school age children in large group settings
• Enjoy and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic outdoor environment, working effectively on a team
• Be available the week of June 25th for mandatory orientation

Preferred:

• Two years of advanced education
• First Aid/CPR Certificiation (Outback provides training opportunity)

Outback Teachers report to Program Site Directors and are expected to prepare 2-3 engaging and developmentally-appropriate activities and projects each day. (Past activities include organized sports and games, jewelry making, animation, ceramics, drama, gardening, cooking, and more.) In addition to planned activities, teachers are responsible for the health and safety of program participants. As such, they are expected to prepare snack, maintain program spaces, report injuries/incidences to site directors, and other duties as assigned. Teachers are encouraged to collaborate with each other to support a weekly theme or final showcase. Popular clubs include but are not limited to: performing arts, ceramics, STEM, and multimedia arts.

Employee Commitments:
Teamwork: problem-solve with team to support positive impact on youth and their families, demonstrate flexibility (ex.) openness to teaching all types of activities depending on program needs)

• Communication and Understanding: share and receive different perspectives to understand diverse needs of staff, youth, and their families
• Inclusion: ongoing personal reflection around biases including but not limited to racial and gender equity
• Social Emotional Learning: receive training on and use Nurtured Heart Approach when working with program youth

Schedule:
Regular Day Shift: 8am-3pm
Extended Day Shift: 12-6pm teaching

Many teachers continue to work during school year in Kindergarten, 1st-5th, or Maud Morgan Arts Afterschool.

Benefits (after 90 days, at least 20 hours/week): vision and dental insurance, retirement plan, continued education opportunities, reduced tuition for children’s programming

Children’s Programs staff join us from all walks of life yet have a common interest in work that is professional, child-focused, consistent, and part-time. We are an inclusive community and artists, musicians, coaches, semi-retired individuals, caregivers, college and graduate students, etc. are all encouraged to apply. We strongly believe in the value of diversity and aim to build a team that represents people of many races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, and those who do not speak English as their first language. Employment is dependent on completing a background and fingerprint check. Maria L. Baldwin Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you available June 25th-28th for the mandatory orientation?

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cambridge, MA 02138 (Required)

Work Location: In person