OST Assistant Director



Send your resume and cover letter to: Marcela Maldonado

East Boston Social Centers is a multi-service agency and community center that cultivates community, belonging, and joy. Founded in 1918 to welcome and support immigrant families, East Boston Social Centers continues to proudly embrace “welcome” in all we do. Our core services range across educational, social, and recreational programs to support the diverse community of East Boston and our neighbors of all ages. For over a century, our programs and services have welcomed neighbors of all ages, interests, and backgrounds through our doors.

“When all give, all gain.” This is so much more than a motto at East Boston Social Centers.  We seek to ensure all have an opportunity to give and to gain, and recognize the critical importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and organization, where all belong.  We actively seek and encourage a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of our communities. We are strengthened by this vitality and wealth of life experiences.  If you are encouraged by an opportunity to do your best work in an environment where your contributions are valued, come join us.

The Bright Minds (OST) program within East Boston Social Centers offers an affordable and trusted option for the children of East Boston to learn, develop, and have fun year-round through engaging and safe OST and summer programming at the Social Centers

Reporting to the Assistant Directors of Bright Minds, the Program Manager plays an essential role in developing, directing, and managing our OST programming for children ages 5 to 14. If you are excited about this opportunity to positively impact the lives of children we serve, consider applying today!

Primary Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with the Assistant Directors, helps support OST programmatically, administratively, and with external partners.

  • Assists with the development and implementation of program curriculum and classroom planning.

  • Supports program administrative and direct care staff in the classroom as needed.

  • Provides support and outreach to families regarding events, student attendance, parental concerns, and monthly newsletters.

  • Helps maintain and organize student and staff files connected to licensing and administrative compliance.

  • Performs other duties as required by the program Assistant Directors.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability desired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Childcare and/or classroom teaching experience required. 3+ years of experience preferred

  • Strong organization skills, an ability to meet deadlines and work interdependently

  • A positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job

  • Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred

  • Familiarity with child development principles across multiple age groups

  • Excellent communication skills 

  • Ability to adapt to achieve desired outcomes 

  • Collaborative outreach and experience in local communities (East Boston, Chelsea, Revere) is a plus

  • Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse multi-stakeholder group—ensuring inclusion and belonging for people from diverse cultural, economic, and professional backgrounds 

  • Experience with programs in the context of complex state and local regulations such as those of Massachusetts’ Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) preferred

  • Must clear Department of Early Education and Care’s Background Record Checks (i.e., CORI, DCF, etc.)

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of demonstrated experience in an educational setting providing or administering children’s programming, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range for this role is $60,000 - $65,000 annually. We offer comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, 403b retirement plan, PTO (vacation, sick and personal days), life/short/long-term disability insurance, childcare assistance, and more. The Social Centers has a family environment and embodies our motto “when all give, all gain.”


To Apply:

Please send a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for this opportunity and a resume summarizing your experience and education to mmaldonado@ebsoc.org                                                                     

                                                                                         

East Boston Social Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.