About The Role

DescriptionABOUT FKO

For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) is a non-profit, out-of-school time provider based in 18 locations throughout five cities (Chelsea, Everett, Peabody, Revere, and Winthrop). With a mission to support the holistic needs of children, FKO fully believes learning extends well beyond the traditional classroom, and OST (Out of School Time) Educators are a key component to building life-long learning skills.

ABOUT THE OST APPRENTICESHIP

FKO OST apprentices are hired as full-time employees during their one-year apprenticeship. Our apprentices are part of a wider cohort that draws from multiple OST organizations across the state. All apprentices are expected to finish within 18 months. If you are accepted into our apprenticeship program, you must:

Complete 150 hours of Related Technical Instruction (RTI) during the school year by attending live training sessions on Zoom every Tuesday from 10am-12:30pm and every first Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm (Oct.-Mar).

Complete all assigned practice application tasks outside of your RTI schedule

Complete 2,000 hours of On-the–Job Training (OJT) throughout the course of your apprenticeship by maintaining regular attendance and punctuality, and adhering to a forty hour in person work week schedule, defined as Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, with deviations based on individual community school calendars

Meet with your assigned mentor on a regular basis to discuss professional goals, evaluate competency development, and connect your RTI to on-the-job training

Job Description

This one-year, full-time, paid apprenticeship opportunity offers a blend of OST-focused coursework and on-the-job training. Morning hours are to be utilized by attending live coursework sessions, completing practice application tasks, and other relevant apprenticeship activities, including assisting Site Directors with a variety of tasks. Afternoon hours are spent in program, with the goal of providing a positive, safe, fun, and high-quality experience for all children and families.

Duties/Responsibilities

Job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to

Complete all requirements of the OST apprenticeship;
Incorporate FKO’s core values of kindness, support, collaboration, appreciation of differences, and holistic learning in all activities and interactions;
Provide a positive, safe, fun, and memorable quality experience to all children and families involved in FKO’s afterschool and summer programs;
Consistently provide active supervision for all children in the program;
Implement well-planned, intentional daily activities

Support Site Director during administrative hours with tasks such as, but not limited to

Program Planning: lesson planning, activity/material prep, classroom organizing, cleaning, bulletin board, family engagement, special event, community support;

Admin Support: snack prep, creating and disseminating snack menu, managing snack inventory and logs, maintaining accurate attendance tracking, filing program documents, restocking and organizing first aid supplies, assisting with transportation-related tasks

Serve as a positive role model for children and staff;

Facilitate consistent communication with FKO families;

Adhere to EEC licensing regulations and FKO policies and procedures;

All other duties as assigned, by Site, District, and Executive Director.

QualificationsEducation and Experience

Must meet EEC OST Minimum Hiring Requirements for Group Leader, including the following

Must be 18 years or older
Minimum 6 months of supervised experience working with school age children (5-14 years of age)
High School Diploma or equivalent

Suitable Background Records Check

Complete EEC Essentials 2.0 within 30 days of hire
First Aid/CPR trained within 6 months of hire
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Physical Requirements

Requires standing for long periods of time, as well as stooping, squatting, and running
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.