We are a small, membership-based nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of children in the Washington, D.C., area. Our workforce comprises motivated, passionate, and supportive individuals collaborating to advance our mission. Visit us at www.christchilddc.org to learn more.
This role is a TEMPORARY, Part-time position that supports the Girls on the Rise Program Director and Social Worker/Family Support staff in running the after-school and camp programs at the Mary Virginia Merrick Center.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Build and maintain positive relationships with youth and families in the Girls on the Rise After-School Program.
- Assist in facilitating after-school program activities and groups.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the program.
- Help with after-school activities and meal distribution.
- Execute program plans and activities tailored to the needs of individual children and youth.
- Address program participants' physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
- Administer program curricula and implement social/emotional interventions.
- Lead and facilitate both planned and spontaneous activities.
- Interact professionally with children and their families.
- Work independently or as part of a team to create a safe, fun, and enriching environment.
- Serve as a positive role model for program participants.
- Provide supervision during daily transportation to the Center.
- Track attendance and prepare reports or updates for assigned groups.
- Attend staff meetings and assist in planning and overseeing major program events.
- Must be available to work occasional weekends as needed.
Education: A high school diploma is required; college-level coursework in education or recreation is preferred.
Experience: Previous experience working with school-aged children/teens in a recreational or educational setting is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
- Attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
- Creative problem-solving and ability to engage youth.
- Positive attitude and ability to model appropriate behavior.
Christ Child Society offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; generous vacation, sick, and personal leave; a 403(b) retirement savings plan; life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and a transit benefit.
EEO Statement
Christ Child Society is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our organization recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals for all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, gender, age (except where gender or age is a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by law), genetic information, or physical or mental disability (unless the disability prevents the individual from performing the essential functions of the job and cannot be reasonably accommodated in full compliance with the law).
How to Apply
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to jceleste@christchilddc.org.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday?
Ability to Commute:
- Washington, DC 20032 (Required)
Work Location: In person
