Playworks · 1 day ago
AmeriCorps Member New England - 675 Hours
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$2,800/mo - $2,900/moPlayworks is dedicated to enhancing children's lives through play and physical activity in schools. As an AmeriCorps Playworks Coach, you will create a positive and safe recess environment, implement youth leadership programs, and engage with the school community to foster a culture of play.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Create a safe and welcoming recess on the playground by being a caring role model to ensure that every kid plays every day
Implement a youth leadership program by providing student leadership opportunities at recess and facilitating training for a cohort of students before or after school
Lead individual classes to build youth leadership skills, promote cooperation, and introduce new games that kids can play on the playground, including the rules and boundaries
Enlist and coach students in interscholastic/developmental sports leagues that might include basketball, volleyball, or soccer
Design and implement a community event during the year that engages students’ families at the school site
Recruit and coordinate volunteers who will join you at recess to strengthen the school climate
Develop a strong school culture by influencing, motivating, and building rapport with faculty, administrators, parents, and volunteers
Participate in national days of service and some weekend service projects in the greater community
Flex your administrative muscles to organize program schedules, track your hours, and collect and enter important program data
Qualification
Required
Be at least 18 years of age
US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status
High school diploma or equivalent
Commitment to fulfilling your entire term of service with the ability to serve your scheduled hours consistently- this term of service requires a minimum of 675 hours over the remaining school year (typically to June), participation in a minimum of one (1) National Days of Service, as well as ongoing required trainings and professional development
Experience leading or teaching groups of children with the ability to engage and inspire youth
Must be an organized self-starter exhibiting good judgment with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and demands
Experience using technology required to input program data and communicate with other team members- we use Salesforce and Google products
Deep commitment to national and community service as demonstrated through volunteerism or other service work
Experience interacting with communities and the ability to integrate into an existing school community
Ongoing access to reliable transportation to and from your assigned school site
Criminal history background checks are conducted on all AmeriCorps members when an offer is made. Your term of service is always contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. The results of state and FBI criminal history background checks and national sexual offender checks through the National Sex Offender Public Registry Website (NSOPW) are considered
Successful completion of a Tuberculosis (TB) test and CPR and First Aid certification upon hire
Benefits
Medical health insurance for member at no cost.
Access to Dental and Vision insurance at a low cost.
Monthly gas and technology allowance.
$2817.14 Education award that can be used for eligible student loans, tuition, and other education-related expenses after successful completion of your service year.
Child care expense reimbursement if you qualify.
Company
Playworks
Playworks is the South Metro's premier provider of quality child care, family fun and entertainment.
Founded in 1996
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
Molina Healthcare
2025-08-07Grant
2024-09-26Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Elizabeth Cushing
CEO
Satoshi Steimetz
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2022-10-18
Australian Financial Review
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