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At Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services, we are driven by a shared commitment to nurturing the dreams and potential of our community members—individuals, families, and youth alike. Inspired by the legacy of Dr. King, we stand for social and economic justice, self-empowerment, and the pursuit of harmony within our community. As a member of our team, you will not only contribute your skills and expertise but also play a vital role in shaping a brighter future for those we serve. Join us in our mission to build a more inclusive and harmonious future, both for those we serve and for our own dedicated team.
PART-TIME POSITIONS
After- School Group Leader
Position Title: After School Group Leader
Division: Youth Services
Reports to: Site Coordinator
Time Commitment: Part-Time, M-F 2:30pm-6pm
Location: MLK Community Center/ MLK Charter School
Salary Range: $16.00 per hour
Position Summary: Under the general direction of the Site Coordinator, Group Leader is responsible for supervising, planning implementing and organizing daily educational and recreational activities for their group. Group Leaders are dynamic, fun loving, dedicated and caring individuals responsible for preparing and facilitating small group instruction and activities for children in an after-school or summer camp setting.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Must enjoy being around children.
- Help plan, organize and facilitate age-appropriate, thematic-based activities, including field trips.
- Interact with all program participants and look for opportunities to invoke fun and excitement amongst participants.
- Participate in the overall program planning and development activities.
- Maintain a daily attendance record of children’s participation.
- Attend staff meetings and participate in the general efforts of the program and 12 hours of required trainings annually.
- Inform the Center Director of disciplinary concerns and take responsibility for behavior management of youth.
- Assist with continuing and end of day clean-up of facility and ensure that equipment and supplies are returned to storage and properly maintained.
- Responsible for the coordination and delivery of youth development programs and activities in your assigned group.
- Assists in the supervision of volunteers and youth appropriately within EEC guidelines.
- Writes any reports/incidents as needed related to youth program activities.
- Must be available to do other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Site Director and/or immediate supervisor.
- Be able to uphold and adhere to all program and agency policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Group Leaders must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Have at least 1 year of supervised experience working with school-aged children, OR 6 months of supervised experience AND at least 3 credits in Child Growth and Development, Human Development, Elementary Education or a related field.
- Ability to develop strong relationships with youth, think creatively and actively problem solve
- Must possess strong classroom management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop activity plans
- Prior after-school or summer camp experience is a plus.
- Have a physical exam with positive results, negative TB and meet CORI standards.
- CPR and First Aid certification must be completed within 30 days of hire if not already obtained.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should Apply Here with resume.
After- School Site Coordinator
Position Title: Site Coordinator- MLK Charter School
Division: Youth Services
Reports to: Director of Youth Programs
Time Commitment: Part-Time: Program Hours M-Th 2pm-6pm, F 1p-6p
Pay Rate: $20/hr
Location: MLK Charter School
Position Summary: The Site Coordinator is responsible for the overall planning and operation of the site’s afterschool, vacation camp and/or summer camp program for school aged participants ages 5-13. The Site Coordinator ensures full compliance with EEC licensing requirements and city/ state safety standards. Site Coordinator is primarily responsible for program design; providing leadership, direction, training, and support to on-site staff and volunteers; creating a culture of achievement and developing meaningful relationships with children and families.
Responsibilities:
Basic Supervision and Programming:
- Create and maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and engaging after-school atmosphere aligned with the program’s mission and values.
- Design and implement a comprehensive program of activities that reflect the social/emotional and instructional tone of the school day.
- Supervise and provide leadership to site-based staff, ensuring a collaborative and positive team environment.
- Collaborate with the after-school team to establish effective flow patterns, transitions, and safety protocols.
- Coordinate enrollment lists and schedules, facilitating participation in classes and activities.
Operations:
- Establish efficient systems for accurate enrollment, attendance, and billing.
- Coordinate and ensure smooth logistics for basic care, activities, snack distribution, and closing procedures.
- Maintain program spaces and equipment cleanliness and ensure compliance with school and EEC policies and procedures.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and order new supplies as needed
Communications:
- Interact with parents, addressing inquiries, concerns, and providing program updates.
- Facilitate information sharing among staff to support effective discipline and behavioral support for students.
- Act as a liaison with school to coordinate use of shared spaces during after-school hours.
Professionalism and Teamwork:
- Model professionalism when interacting with students, parents, peers, and the community.
- Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
- Provide regular feedback to staff for continuous improvement.
- Foster a strong program culture among staff, children, parents, and the community.
Other Functions:
- Educators working 20 or more hours per week shall complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development activities per year.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
Must have at least one of the following:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, or Child Care; AND 2 years of experience working with school age children.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any field or an Associate’s Degree in any field of study AND have 2 years of experience working with school age children
- A high school diploma or equivalent AND have four years of experience working with school age children.
- Minimum of 1 year experience supervising staff and prior experience in leadership and team management
- MS Office and web proficiency required.
- Ability to effectively operate a computer and programs used by the program.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior.
- Ability to work independently and as a team, providing supervision of line staff and interns.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should Apply Here with resume.
After- School Visual Arts Activity Specialist
Position Title: After School Visual Arts Activity Specialist
Division: Youth Services
Reports to: Site Coordinator
Time Commitment: Part-Time M-F 3:30pm-6pm (flexible)
Location: MLK Community Center/MLK Charter School
Salary Range: $16- $18 per hour
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Site Coordinator, the After School Visual Arts Activity Specialist will lead visual arts activities designed for youth in grades K-8. This role involves planning, organizing, and supervising a variety of art activities, working closely with leadership staff, Group Leaders, volunteers, and other specialists to ensure that the programs are safe, structured, and conducive to learning and creativity.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Adhere to and promote all Agency policies and procedures.
- Implement age-appropriate visual arts activities for children in grades K-8.
- Develop, organize, and manage various arts activities, ensuring they are safe, structured, and educational.
- Encourage and inspire participation and interest in visual arts activities.
- Foster positive relationships with youth and adults, serving as a role model in demeanor, communication, and behavior.
- Direct staff to maintain clean and orderly program areas, and ensure proper management of equipment and supplies.
- Plan and display activity schedules and work samples in designated areas.
- Provide updates and reports on program activities, assessing participation, progress, and development of youth.
- Manage the inventory, ordering, and maintenance of all art supplies and equipment.
- Attend meetings with staff, parents, volunteers, and community members as directed to assist with program delivery and promotion.
- Communicate effectively with parents to understand and better manage the children’s needs.
Qualifications:
- At least two years of experience in an arts or recreation discipline, or equivalent training.
- A minimum of two years of experience working with elementary or middle school youth.
- Proven skills and competency as an instructor and artist.
- Knowledge of conflict resolution, mediation, and mentoring techniques.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with staff, members, parents, groups, and community residents.
- Understanding of office protocols regarding dress, behavior, record-keeping, confidentiality, meetings, visitors, and use of supplies and equipment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should Apply Here with resume.
After-School Sports & Recreation Specialist
Position Title: After School Sports and Recreation Activity Specialist
Division: Youth Services
Reports to: Site Coordinator
Time Commitment: Part-Time M-F 3:30pm-6pm (flexible)
Location: MLK Community Center/MLK Charter School
Salary Range: $16- $18 per hour
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Site Coordinator, the After School Sports and Recreation Activity Specialist is responsible for leading sports and recreational activities for youth in grades K-8. This role includes planning, organizing, and supervising a variety of physical activities, ensuring that programs are safe, structured, and promote physical health and teamwork.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Follow and enforce all Agency policies and procedures.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate sports and recreational activities for youth in grades K-8.
- Develop, organize, and manage a range of physical activities, ensuring they are safe, structured, and educational.
- Encourage and motivate participation and interest in sports and recreation activities.
- Provide suggestions and implement improvements to the program in collaboration with the Site Coordinator.
- Build positive relationships with youth and adults, serving as a role model in behavior, communication, and attitude.
- Direct staff to maintain clean and orderly program areas, and ensure proper management of sports equipment and supplies.
- Plan and display activity schedules and evidence of work in approved areas.
- Provide updates and reports on program activities, evaluating participation, progress, and development of youth.
- Manage the inventory, ordering, and maintenance of all sports and recreational equipment.
- Attend meetings with staff, parents, volunteers, and community members as directed to assist with program delivery and promotion.
- Communicate effectively with parents to understand and better manage the children’s needs.
Qualifications:
- At least two years of experience in sports, recreation, or a related discipline, or equivalent training.
- A minimum of two years of experience working with youth elementary or middle school aged.
- Proven skills and competency as an instructor and coach.
- Knowledge of conflict resolution, mediation, and mentoring techniques.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with staff, members, parents, groups, and community residents.
- Understanding of office protocols regarding dress, behavior, record-keeping, confidentiality, meetings, visitors, and use of supplies and equipment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should Apply Here with resume.
After-School STEM Activity Specialist
Position Title: After School STEM Activity Specialist
Division: Youth Services
Reports to: Site Coordinator
Time Commitment: Part-Time M-F 3:30pm-6pm (flexible)
Location: MLK Community Center/MLK Charter School
Salary Range: $16- $18 per hour
Position Summary:
The After School STEM Activity Specialist is responsible for leading science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities for youth in grades K-8. This role involves planning, organizing, and overseeing a variety of educational and engaging STEM activities, working closely with the Site Coordinator to ensure programs are safe, structured, and foster a love for learning.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Adhere to and promote all Agency policies and procedures.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate STEM activities for youth in grades K-8.
- Develop, organize, and manage a variety of STEM activities, ensuring they are safe, structured, and educational.
- Encourage and inspire interest and participation in STEM activities.
- Collaborate with the Site Coordinator to continuously improve and adapt STEM programs.
- Build positive relationships with youth and adults, serving as a role model in behavior, communication, and attitude.
- Guide staff to maintain clean and orderly program areas, and ensure proper management of STEM materials and supplies.
- Plan and display activity schedules and evidence of work in approved areas.
- Provide updates and reports on program activities, assessing participation, progress, and development of youth.
- Manage the inventory, ordering, and maintenance of all STEM-related materials and equipment.
- Attend meetings with staff, parents, volunteers, and community members as directed to assist with program delivery and promotion.
- Communicate effectively with parents to understand and better manage the children’s needs.
Qualifications:
- At least two years of experience or academic preparation in a STEM-related field, or equivalent training.
- A minimum of two years of work experience with youth in elementary or middle school settings
- Proven skills and competency as an instructor in STEM subjects.
- Knowledge of conflict resolution, mediation, and mentoring techniques.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with staff, members, parents, groups, and community residents.
- Understanding of office protocols regarding dress, behavior, record-keeping, confidentiality, meetings, visitors, and use of supplies and equipment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should Apply Here with resume.
SEASONAL POSITIONS
Maintenance Assistant
Job Title: Maintenance Assistant
Program: Summer Camp
Supervisor: Director of Youth Programs
Position Summary: Part-time Maintenance Assistant is responsible for performing general maintenance and repair of the building, grounds, and equipment ensuring that facilities are clean, safe and in good operating condition.
Qualifications: High diploma or G.E.D is required with a minimum of two years of professional paid work experience in building maintenance, electrical work, plumbing, etc. Certifications in property maintenance or trades a plus. Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time; ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and lift or move heavy equipment. Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other manuals and documents. Must also have a physical exam with positive results, negative TB and meet CORI standards.
Position Responsibilities:
- Clean all areas as assigned: classrooms, corridors, offices and other instructional and non-instructional spaces with treated mop and/or vacuum cleaner, wet mop or duster.
- Remove waste from rooms and ensure wastebaskets are in clean and sanitary condition.
- Clean and disinfect lavatory floors, toilets, sinks and other high touch areas, keeping soap, paper towels and toilet paper dispensers filled and supplies appropriately stocked.
- Perform routine maintenance, repairs, equipment and furniture construction, and moderate plumbing or electrical work; document and assist with scheduling large scale repairs.
- Carry out maintenance and minor repairs in the building and exterior property
- Ensure that all program areas are safe and clean, and securely store equipment and supplies.
- Assist with set up and break down of furniture in preparation for, or following, center events.
- Present ideas and suggestions for improving the management and maintenance of the property as often as possible.
- Attend meetings with staff or volunteers to assist in the proper collective maintenance of the facility.
- Perform other facility maintenance duties as assigned by the director or site supervisors.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should Apply Here with resume.