Afterschool Teachers at the Maria L. Baldwin Community Center lead developmentally appropriate and
engaging activities and lessons in visual arts, sports, cooking, math, science, and more for our K-5th Grade
Afterschool Programs.

Mission
The mission of the Maria L. Baldwin Community Center is to be a place that nurtures lifelong creativity
and learning and serves as a forum for civic advocacy and engagement through dynamic, community-based programs for all ages.

We believe in:
● Welcoming: Fostering an equitable environment where everyone feels valued, by adopting
intersectional* anti-racist practices in all that we do.
● Empowering: Building confidence and a sense of belonging in everyone we serve.
● Collaborating: Uniting different voices and perspectives across all ages and backgrounds.
● Creating Joy: Embracing the joy that comes from being free to explore, create, and connect.
*Intersectionality: The overlapping and interdependent systems of oppression across, for example, race, gender, ability, and social
status. Intersectionality encourages us to embrace and celebrate individuals’ multiple social identities. It also highlights the
complex and cumulative effects of different forms of structural inequity that can arise for members of multiple marginalized
groups. (Source: NAEYC)

About Our Programs
Maria L. Baldwin Community Center Kindergarten and 1st-5th Grade Afterschool Programs serve local
children and their families. Teachers present activities during community meetings and children make
decisions about how they spend their time after school. Past activities include organized sports and
games, jewelry making, philosophy, origami, gymnastics, juggling, batik, fashion design, gardening, cooking,
and more!

We are located at 20 Sacramento Street, a large Victorian house in Cambridge, MA with access to a
beautiful backyard and art studio space at Maud Morgan Arts. The 1st-5th Grade Afterschool is run out of
the Maria L. Baldwin School with access to the Sacramento Field and Alden Park. The majority of parking
is available to residents of the city; use of public transportation is encouraged.

Requirements and Commitments

Applicants should:
● Have at least one year of experience working with children age 4-11
● Demonstrate excellence in developing activities with an emphasis on collaboration and community
building for groups of 10-12 children
● Preferred:
○ Be available for the full school year
○ First Aid/CPR Certification (MLBCC provides opportunity)
Teacher Commitments:
● Teamwork: problem-solve with team to support positive impact on youth and their families,
demonstrate flexibility (ex.) openness to teaching all types of activities depending on program
needs)
● Communication and Understanding: share and receive different perspectives to understand
diverse needs of staff, youth, and their families
● Inclusion: ongoing personal reflection around biases including but not limited to racial and gender
equity
● Social Emotional Learning: receive training on and use Nurtured Heart Approach when working
with program youth
Schedule and Benefits
Schedule
20 hrs/week from 2-6pm Monday-Friday with additional hours for meetings, events, school vacations
weeks, and Outback Summer Program
Pay and Benefits
The starting rate for an afterschool teacher is $20 per hour. Teachers are eligible for benefits after 90
days, and working at least 20 hours per week. Available benefits are vision and dental insurance,
retirement plan, commuter benefits, paid sick time, continued education opportunities, reduced tuition
for children’s programs and art classes.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email resumes@agassiz.org. Applicants may provide a cover letter, resumé,
and/or other supporting materials reflective of their strengths for our consideration. Applicants selected
to move forward in the interview process will be contacted by a member of the hiring team. No phone
calls, please.

Children’s Programs staff join us from all walks of life yet have a common interest in work that is
professional, child-focused, consistent, and part-time. We are an inclusive community and artists,
musicians, coaches, semi-retired individuals, caregivers, college and graduate students, etc. are all
encouraged to apply. We strongly believe in the value of diversity and aim to build a team that represents
people of many races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, and those who do not speak
English as their first language. Employment is dependent on completing a background and fingerprint
check. Maria L. Baldwin Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).