Summer Full-Time | Boston, MA | On-Site

Who We Are
Since 1969, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) has been a vital presence in Greater Boston
and beyond, empowering Asians and new immigrants to build healthy families, achieve greater economic
success, and contribute to thriving communities. We provide a broad range of innovative programs and
services centered around education, workforce development, family support, and arts and culture, leaving
a significant and lasting impact on the lives of more than 13,000 children, youth, and adults every year.

About Red Oak Program
Red Oak is a licensed school-age childcare program that provides care for around 70 children in Chinatown
and neighboring communities. Red Oak provides afterschool learning opportunities, including homework
help, arts, literacy, and recreation. Red Oak is open after school and full days during school vacations,
summer, and Boston Public School professional days.

About The Role
The Group Leader will be responsible for supervising children during academic and recreational activities
including arts enrichment, literacy, snack/lunch, literacy, and field trips. The Group Leader will create and
implement developmentally appropriate activities and tracks behavioral and academic concerns,
supervises assistant group leaders, maintains relationships with parents and teachers, manages data, and
complies with all Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations. The Group
Leader will have regular meetings and is expected to consistently advance their professional and personal
growth through professional development, observations, and coaching. Depending on interest and
staffing capacity, some Group Leaders focus on one age group while others design arts-based curricula
across age groups. The Group Leader will perform other duties as assigned.

Summer programming runs July 3rd until August 25th from 8:30am-6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Group Leaders would begin June 29th to start training but will begin working 37.50 hours a week starting
July 3rd. There is an opportunity to continue into the fall as part-time for Afterschool programming. The
Group Leader will report directly to the Director of Red Oak Afterschool and Summer Program.

What You Will Do
Literacy and Academic Support: Implement lesson plans and actively supervise children during academic
and recreational activities. Support with homework. Appropriately manage children’s behavior. Monitor
individual/group dynamics and track academic and behavioral issues. Participate in meetings with parents
and teachers, as necessary.

Curriculum Development: Develop, plan, and implementation of weekly enrichment activities for children.
Gain comprehension of current teaching methodologies by attending staff training and professional
development opportunities. Red Oak requires 45 minutes per workday of paid prep time for curriculum
design, staff meetings, and professional development.

Family Engagement: Communicate with parents as needed and complete a yearly progress report for
children. Supports organizational or program activities, such as parent events and displays.

Training Requirements: There are 5 days in the year that staff is to attend training for an entire workday,
which will be communicated at a minimum of two weeks in advance.

What We Look For

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. At least 18 years old.
• 9 months of supervised work experience, 6 months with a high school diploma or equivalent, or 3

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule and may require local travel during the workday.
• Work is performed primarily in a standard work environment, including the operation of computer

equipment, and physical demands associated with a traditional work setting, e.g., walking,
standing, communicating, and other physical functions, as necessary.

How to Apply
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Please Note
You must be authorized to work in the United States. BCNC does not provide sponsorship for an
employment work visa.

BCNC is an equal opportunity non-profit organization that supports diversity and encourages all employees and applicants to
apply. BCNC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any
other characteristic protected by Federal, State or Local laws.