Youth Coordinator for After School Program
& Summer Youth Academy

This position requires a strong professional whose track record demonstrates excellent communication. Our After-School program is located at a separate site from our main office. We are looking for someone with demonstrated managerial experience and strong leadership skills with the ability to take full ownership of our Youth Program. The program has 15 children registered between the ages of 5 to 10 years old. Operation P.E.A.C.E. strives to be sensitive to the children’s diverse family situations. Our After-School is designed to be a safe and nurturing place for these children to come to.

We have EXCITING Programs in MUSIC, MEDIA, and VISUAL ARTS!! Our main goal is to teach children in the community our core values: PEACE, RESPONSIBILITY & TEAMWORK!
We also have a very successful internship program with colleges in the Boston area. The interns create a curriculum and lead their activities 4-5 days a week.

Youth Coordinator Responsibilities:
* Report directly to Executive Director
* Provide a nurturing environment for the supervision of approximately 15 children.
* Supervise the Assistant Youth Coordinator, and college interns curriculum activities
* Design, schedule, and implement programs and activities for each school semester and summer program.
* Oversee day-to-day operation of the After School Program and Summer Program, reporting daily and weekly to the Executive Director as needed.
* Maintain responsible policies and establish excellent rapport with parents.
* Monitor, organize and keep organized files on youths.
* Interview and supervise staff, interns, and volunteer personnel.
* Coordinate the schedule of the college volunteering programs.
* Attend weekly staff and parent advisory meetings.
* Must be able to completely ensure the safety, care, and education of our children, and immediately report any potential child abuse to the Executive Director and appropriate agencies.

Activity Duties:
* Provide or oversee daily activities for the children in the program that contributes to the care, growth and development of the school-aged child.
* Plan positive, constructive lesson plans for youths
* Assist children with their homework one hour per day and ensure that children are always working on constructive learning activities the remainder of the day.
* Maintain a daily activities plan book.
* Keep the Youth Center clean and organized.
* Ensure disciplinary policy and immediately work together with parents and the Executive Director to resolve any behavior problems.
* Create a clear channel of communication with parents, children, and Executive Director.

Health and Safety Duties
* Must be present in the childcare room with the children at all times during program hours except in the case of an emergency.
* Ensure that there are at least two permanent staff members with children at all times.
* Follow procedures to safeguard the sanitary health and safety of the children, including playground safety rules, and rules regarding emergency procedures and the use of equipment and supplies.
* Keep a clean, safe organized environment.
* Added plus if you hold current certificates in CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Reporting Training.

Schedule/Pay:
School Year Schedule__________________________________________________
Monday-Friday 2-6PM
25-30 hours per week
$15 per hour
Summer Academy Schedule/Full Time
Monday-Friday 8-5PM
40 hours per week
$15 per hour

Before you e-mail your resume, please make sure you can agree to these job requirements to save our time and have productive interviews:
1) I agree to a $15 an hour salary
2) I will make sure to provide stability for the children by agreeing to stay for a minimum of year.
3) I am seeking part-time work only and can commit to the set schedule.
People of color are encouraged to apply.
We give first priority to people who can demonstrate thoughtfulness in their cover letters.

If you agree to these requirements, please email your cover letter and resume to the Executive Director at: David@OperationPeaceBoston.org