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Looking for an after school or summer job? Click on the postings below to learn about potential job opportunities. Descriptions and contact information are listed under each posting. Please contact the organization directly for any inquiries.
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For additional information, please contact Marla Berrios at mberrios@ctncy.org.
Inside the Network Opportunities
CT Opportunities
Salary: Varies on position
Description: Daily Responsibilities: Group management, planning and leading recreation and enrichment activities, homework assistance and building meaningful relationships. Site Supervisor: Responsible for overall direction, organization and supervision of staff and participants. Manages program operations and provides a friendly, safe and welcoming environment. Desirable Minimum Qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent, experience working with children, experience leading a team, ability to communicate, prioritize and manage time efficiently. Program and Wellness Manager: Responsible for program design and daily scheduling Performs safety and wellness checks throughout the day; uses positive behaviors management to support staff and participants. Desirable Minimum Qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent, experience working with children, experience with social-emotional and behavioral wellness, ability to communicate, prioritize and manage time efficiently. Group Leader: Responsible for leading a group of participants in high quality enriching activities. Supervises participants and ensures their safety and general well-being. Desirable Minimum Qualifications: Experience working with children, ability to serve as a positive role model, high level of responsibility and accountability.
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.
Position: Manager of Communications
Location: Norwalk
Salary: $80,000-86,000
Description: The Manager of Communications is an exciting leadership opportunity for an individual who is
entrepreneurial, collaborative, and passionate about social change. This position will spearhead all communications and marketing efforts to support Norwalk ACTS continued growth. The Communications Manager will build and manage effective partnerships with key stakeholders and execute a strategic communications plan to build awareness of the organization’s impact.
This team member will be an individual of the highest integrity, who is enthusiastic to tell our story, an excellent convener who is compelled to advocate and represent Norwalk ACTS and its
mission. This exceptional opportunity is for an experienced, energetic, and ambitious leader to take a hands-on role in shaping the future of this growing organization.
To apply for the position, please email a brief cover letter and your resume to info@norwalkacts.org.
For full job description, click here.
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: Before and After Care Counselors
Location: Cheshire
Salary: $15.00/hour based on experience, Part time, Monday – Friday, Before Care- 6:30am-9:00am, After Care- 2:15pm – 6:00pm or 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Requirements:
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Have previous experience working with children
- Responsible for developing a positive relationship and projecting a positive attitude while interacting with staff, children, parents, and YMCA supervisors
- Responsible and accountable for effectively planning, supervising and leading activities for school age children
- Serve as role model for the children as well as staff
- Able to be certified in CT Childcare, Adult & Child CPR, administering medication and Epi-pen, and attain certification within 90 days of employment
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.
Position: Linking Academics to Life Program Facilitator
Location: Waterbury
Salary: Part-time, $19.50/hour, 12-16 hrs. per week. Grant Funded, Monday-Thursday from 3-5 PM, in person.
Description: Employment is contingent on successfully clearing criminal and DCF checks as well as all pre-hire requirements. Our LAL facilitators provide an engaging environment for youth to learn and develop skills in specific subject areas. Program Facilitators should be passionate about subject matter, familiar with positive youth development, able to thrive in constantly evolving environments, work with diverse populations, and maintain a safe, joyful, productive space for all participating youth.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide work based learning through training.
- Development of projects and curriculum.
- Development of Organizational skills and knowledge of different business practices.
- Provide program facilitation that encourages youth to grow , learn and express their creativity and autonomy.
- Ensure safety , positive values and ethical behavior at site.
- Ensure that participants actively participate in a variety of opportunities and activities.
- Ensure youth receive supervision, respect and recognition for their efforts.
- Maintain program space, files and supplies.
- Time tracking for participants and providing program stipend and attendance to Program Manager.
- Must have ability to deal effectively with participants.
- Maintain accurate records; enter data in a timely manner.
- Providing purchase requests to program manager.
- Participate in organization wide trainings and meetings as appropriate
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
- Transport participants in Agency vehicle for program purposes as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- At least 4 years of experience working with youth.
- 4 year degree from an accredited college.
- Good computer skills, Microsoft Office and Excel preferred.
- A valid driver’s license, current insurance and a clean driving record.
- Bilingual a plus.
Apply by date: 09/02/2024
Click here for employment details and application.
Out of State Opportunities
The BOOST Career Corner is an online hub for 
posting employment opportunities in the educational field. This resource offers an easy-to-use, no-cost platform to submit unlimited job postings. Click here to visit their website.