Come join an amazing team at The Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster (BGCFL).

We are seeking a Science Program Instructor to help us GROW! The ambition for the future of the organization is to be able to increase BGCFL’s positive impact in North Central Massachusetts by increasing the number of youth served. Since 2001, BGCFL has worked in youth development with young people ages 8-18, from many economic, social and family circumstances. In August 2008, the organization consolidated its separate Fitchburg and Leominster clubhouses to a single state-of-the art location on the Fitchburg-Leominster line and received its charter from the Boys & Girls Club of America that December. It is situated in a former private school on conservation land in a residential setting—a unique site for a Boys & Girls Club clubhouse. In addition to the 8 acres owned by the Club, the Doyle Conservation Center (operated by the Trustees of the Reservations) provides more than 160 additional acres on which to play and study. The facility itself is well equipped with numerous classrooms, meeting places, a full gymnasium, and a full Teen Center. BGCFL’s Gardner Clubhouse started in November of 2015 as a pilot program launched by the BGCFL. The Club takes place every day after school at the Gardner Middle School. The Club provides youth an extra opportunity to practice and reinforce the skills and concepts they learn in school. We offer daily access to a broad range of programs in five Core Program Areas: Health and Life Skills, The Arts, Education & Career Development, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, and Character & Leadership Development.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Facilitates and evaluates activities provided within the 5 core areas of STEAM. Main focus will be to facilitate science programs for juniors (8-12 year olds) and may also be asked to deliver science programs in the teen center (13-18 year olds).

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Prepare Youth for Success

1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
2. Promote and stimulate program participation;
3. Register new members and participate in their club orientation process;
4. Provide guidance and positive role modeling to members.

Program Development and Implementation

1. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
2. Facilitate and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure the safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the Club at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.

Supervision

1. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly Club staff meetings.

 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May participate in special programs and/or events.
2. May be required to drive the Club van.
3. May be required to travel.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Function as a team player by maintaining close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisors to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members’ parents and others as instructed by Program Director/Clubhouse Director.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• A minimum of 2 years of college experience in a STEM field.
• Experience in working with children.
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Valid State Driver's License.
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information check. (CORI)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to actively work with children in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to participate in athletic activities.
• Ability to lift twenty five pounds.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.