POST YOUR OPEN POSITIONS WITH THE NETWORK
Looking for an after school or summer job? Click on the postings below to learn about potential afterschool job opportunities. Job descriptions and contact information are listed under each posting. Please contact the organization directly for any inquiries. To include your job listing on our website, please have the following information available:
- agency/organization name
- title of position and description
- salary or salary range
- geographic location
- logo
- short blurb
- contact name and email
- “where to apply” links
Fill out the After School Program Job Posting form, and we will post here and on our social media platforms.
For additional information, please contact Marla Berrios at mberrios@ctncy.org.
CT Job Opportunities
Location: Thrive Afterschool Program
Salary: $17-24/hour
Position: Site Supervisor
Location: West District Elementary School
Salary: Hourly rate $20.00 – $21.95 per hour depending upon experience, 35-40 hours/week, full year, Medical Benefits for employee only, Paid holidays and sick time.
Description: The function of the Site Supervisor is to oversee an individual on-site school program with responsibility for the daily operations of the program, including supervision of staff, communication with families, relationships with school personnel, and being accountable for effectively planning, supervising and leading activities.
Qualifications
- Relevant Bachelor’s Degree (Elementary Education, Human Development, etc.), 2-5 years’ experience in a childcare program.
- Current CPR/ First Aid Certification to be continuous through employment. If not current in CPR/First Aid, this must be obtained within one month of employment.
- Ability to work professionally and independently
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for school aged children.
Please contact Bryan Zerio at zeriob@fpsct.org for more info.
Location: New Haven
Commitment: Fall and Spring semesters, Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Each Senior Counselor teaches and supports a group of children and youth between the ages of seven and twelve (7-15) with homework assistance, literacy-based curriculum, and a range of extracurricular activities (i.e. swimming, computer science, creative writing, arts and craft, etc). Counselors receive support to create, implement and participate in daily activities to encourage their youth’s academic, social, emotional and physical development.
Essential Functions:
- With supervision, create and implement exciting curriculum, including literacy and educational activities;
- Collaborate with their Junior Counselor on the implementation of curriculum, classroom management and enrichment opportunities for children;
- Provide regular cultural and social development activities for children;
- Assist children with their homework and tutor them in difficult academic subjects;
- Assist in planning opportunities for children to learn outside of the classroom;
- Accompany children on small neighborhood trips and visits to local cultural institutions;
- Lead group in completing a final semester-long project to be presented to the community;
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children’s parents/guardians;
- Maintain regular contact with LEAP administrative staff; and
- Participate in training and professional development sessions, as required.
Location: New Haven
Commitment: Fall and Spring semesters, Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Essential Functions:
- Assists in planning and implementing creative, exciting LEAP curriculum, including reading and educational activities;
- Provides regular cultural and social development activities for children;
- Assists in planning opportunities for children to learn outside of the classroom;
- Leads group in completing a final semester-long project to be presented to the community at EXPO;
- Collaborates with Senior Counselor on implementation of curriculum, classroom management and enrichment opportunities outside of the classroom for children;
- Builds strong, trusting relationships with children’s parent;
- Maintains regular contact with LEAP staff;
- Mandatory participation in college preparation programming, including free SAT preparation courses and an out-of-state college tour in the Spring semester.
- Participates in training and professional development sessions as required.
The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA is in need of staff, from Childcare, Gymnastics, Enrichment programs & Maintenance. Hiring now for Fall positions! When you work at the Y you not only join the Y family, but you get a free membership.
Position: YMCA Head Teacher Site Coordinator
Location: Cheshire
Salary: $17.00/hour based on experience, Part time shifts open Monday – Friday, Before Care- 6:30am-9:00am, After Care- 2:15pm – 6:00pm or 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Requirements:
- Must be 20 years or older and have a High School diploma and attending an accredited college or university, or have graduated from one.
- Able to be certified as a CT Head Teacher: 12 credits in college education, recreation, group social work or related field (or a 4 year degree in the same fields)
- Candidate must obtain certification in First Aid and CPR, to be maintained throughout employment, or achieve them within 3 months of employment
- Effectively lead, supervise and evaluate 5 or more staff
- Must have excellent communication with staff, parents and school personnel while able to make decisions quickly in a variety of situation
Important: The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must complete and pass a criminal background check.
Contact Christy Graham at cgraham@sccymca.org for more information.
Click here for employment application.
- Supervises and directs Assistant Facilitators, assuring programs are consistent with S.T.E.P.S.’ mission.
- Works with Assistant Facilitators to meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each student.
- Maintains effective and consistent communication with all class participants.
- Designs and facilitates S.T.E.P.S.’ educational programs.
- Maintains professional relationships with other facilitators, school personnel, parents, guardians of participants and members of S.T.E.P.S.
- Consults with the Program Coordinator regarding decision making on incoming requests and problem solving, ensuring smooth coordination and timely exchange of information.
- Responds to phone, email, and other communications in a timely fashion.
- Understands priorities and ensures that all matters are addressed in proper order.
- Has flexibility to change direction quickly and continue to handle issues effectively.
- Handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Assures that all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion and properly maintained.
- Follows all mandated reporting procedures.
Qualifications:
- BS or BA in education or a related field, teaching credentials preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suites.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks with deadlines.
- Works well in team environments.
- Attention to detail is required.
- Strong organizational skills a must.
- Must have excellent communication skills with an ability to respond with professionalism in verbal as well as written communications.
- Enthusiastic and a desire to learn.
- Works with Lead Facilitators to meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each student.
- Maintains effective and consistent communication with all class participants.
- Assists in the design and facilitation of S.T.E.P.S.’ educational programs.
- Maintains professional relationships with other facilitators, school personnel, parents, guardians of participants and members of S.T.E.P.S.
- Consults with the Lead Facilitator regarding decision making on incoming requests and problem solving, ensuring smooth coordination and timely exchange of information.
- Responds to phone, email, and other communications in a timely fashion.
- Understands priorities and ensures that all matters are addressed in proper order.
- Has flexibility to change direction quickly and continue to handle issues effectively.
- Handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Assures that all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion and properly maintained.
- Follows all mandated reporting procedures.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- College studies in child development, psychology, education or related fields preferred.
- Caring and compassionate attitude a must.
- Prior experience working with children, teens or adults.
- Ability to accept guidance and supervision.
- Willingness to work with and learn from people from different cultures and backgrounds.
- Computer skills required (Microsoft Office and Google Docs).
- Organizational and time-management skills a must.
Apply by Date: October 3, 2023
To send your resume or for more information, contact Beatrice Jennette by email beatricej.steps@gmail.com or 860-961-2247.
Position: Parent Educator
Location: Tolland
Salary: $19.63, Full Time for the Tolland Family Resource Center. During the school year, school days hours are approximately 8:30 am-3:00 pm, however hours may vary according to playgroups schedule. Summer is between 5 and 7 hours per week.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, family Studies, Child Development or related field.
- Experience working with children ages birth – ten.
- Experience working directly with parents and families of young children.
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, and parents.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Demonstrates knowledge of child development, appropriate child rearing practices, issues, community resources, and appropriate use of screening materials.
- Computer literate.
- Flexible hours a must
- Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation to travel to home visits.
Apply by date: August 2023 (extended)
To apply or full job description click here.
Out of State Job Opportunities
The Network is hiring two full time positions: Events Coordinator and STEAM Coordinator. Please see below for more information on each posting.
Position: Events Coordinator
Location: Troy, New York
Salary: Base salary range $40,000-$52,000 annually. Salary commensurate on experience.
Description: The purpose of the Events Coordinator position is to organize high quality, sustainable, and engaging events for the afterschool, summer, and expanded learning fields, including community schools.
Qualifications:
- Three years experience running large scale events such as conferences
- Established relationships with vendors
- Managing budgets and tracking expenses
- Preferred experience working in the out-of-school time field
Position: STEAM Coordinator
Location: Troy, New York
Salary: Base salary range $40,000-$52,000 annually. Salary commensurate on experience.
Description:
The purpose of this position is to support afterschool programs in New York State in creating high-quality STEAM experiences for the youth they serve. This will involve working with, developing, and facilitating STEAM partnerships; providing training on STEAM practices and curricula; disseminating STEAM resources; and collecting data on STEAM in afterschool programs.
Qualifications:
- Experience in leading training and facilitation of learning events (workshops, trainings, conference presentations, etc.)
- Experience in the afterschool, out-of-school time, education, and/or the youth development field
- Experience with STEAM education in an informal or formal capacity
- Strong interpersonal skills, enthusiasm for working with a broad cross-section of stakeholders and ability to motivate coalitions while helping move their work forward are critical
- Strong writing and public speaking skills
- Ability to travel across the state as needed
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to provide positive and inspirational leadership
- Excellent technology skills and working knowledge of Google Suite
- Ability to objectively observe, coach, and mentor peers
- Ability to work independently on assigned projects and tasks
- Ability to work productively in a home office environment
- Knowledge of equity and social justice principles and practices
For more information please visit New York State Network for Youth Success | Careers
Position: Professional Learning Events Intern
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Salary: PT, $25.00 Hourly for a term of up to 150 hours/10 hours weekly.
This internship will run August – November 2023.
Description: The Professional Learning Events Intern will support the Professional Learning Coordinator and Director in holding a statewide professional learning event for afterschool professionals. This role will aid in soliciting donations and sponsorships, building relationships within the community, aiding in clerical duties and data entry, and supporting the overall scope of the event.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Support the Professional Learning Committee
- Day of event support
- Volunteer support
- Assist with event planning, setup, etc.
- Supporting the solicitation of donations
- Supporting the solicitation of event sponsors
- Aiding in continuous relationship building with partners
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Experience planning and managing events with multiple stakeholders
- Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a changing environment and still meet deadlines
- Dynamic self-starter who takes initiative and is highly reliable
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and follow-up skills
- Proactive problem prevention and issue resolution leadership ability
- Polished and professional when dealing with afterschool program professionals, partners, stakeholders, policy makers, and executive management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with the following platforms: Canva, Excel, and the Google Suite
Contact Rosalba Dominguez at Rosalbad@utahafterschool.org for more information.
Position: Data Intern
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Salary: PT, $25.00 Hourly for a term of up to 150 hours/10 hours weekly.
Description: Under the direction of the Utah Afterschool Network (UAN) Executive Director and Director of Operations, the Data Intern will work collaboratively with the School Day Alignment and Data Specialist, Out of School Time Specialists, and other partners to provide technical support and assistance to programs using the Salesforce database to collect and track out-of-school time data. This position also includes providing data entry support to the Utah Afterschool Network team, and other data projects as needed.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Function as an assistant Salesforce administrator for an afterschool program database, which includes: activating and deactivating end-user accounts, designing queries and reports, monitoring data quality, training new users, and maintaining documentation on end-user agreements.
- Work with end-users to identify what an ideal software system would be to support afterschool data collection.
- Understand and utilize data to inform program support, report program and statewide outcomes, and inform internal, program, and other evaluations.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Experience working with data systems, including but not limited to Salesforce, Qualtrics, Excel, and the Google Suite.
- Experience in facilitating meetings, creating presentations, and training others on using systems.
Submit a cover letter and resume to Lauren Levorsen, School Alignment and Data Specialist at laurenl@utahafterschool.org
Contact Lauren Levorson at laurenl@utahafterschool.org for more information.