What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Leader position at Kidsborough?
Position: Group Leader
Job Description:
Kidsborough is a before and after school enrichment program with locations throughout Massachusetts. We are inclusive, supportive, and our goal is to provide a safe environment for children as well as a rewarding experience for staff.
Kidsborough is accepting applications for Group Leaders and Assistant Group Leaders in Canton, Grafton, Hopkinton, Medfield, Lexington and Winchester.
A Group Leader will effectively assist children develop and strengthen academic, physical and social skills. Group Leaders will be responsible for implementing enrichment programming (i.e. poetry, art, drama, music, dance, etc.) while ensuring the health and safety of each child in the program.
Hours of operation: after-school, Monday-Friday (minimum of two afternoons per week), some districts have before-school hours available-if interested, be sure to ask!
Canton (2 locations):
JFK- 7:00AM-8:00AM & 2:30PM-6:00PM
Luce- 7:00AM-8:30AM & 3:00PM-6:00PM
Grafton (4 locations):
North Street- 2:00PM-6:00PM
Millbury Street- 2:30PM-6:00PM
North Grafton- 7:00AM-9:00AM
South Grafton- 7:00AM-9:00AM
Hopkinton (1 location):
7:00AM-9:00AM & 2:30PM-6:00PM
Lexington:
Monday-Thursday 3:00PM-6:00PM, Friday 12:00PM-6:00PM
Medfield:
3:00PM-6:00PM
Winchester (5 locations):
Monday-Friday 1:45PM-6:00PM
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of EEC regulations within a school age program.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children.
- Ability to create a positive, safe, and nurturing environment for children.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to plan and implement activities.
Education and Experience:
Must meet EEC qualifications per state regulations for Group Leader:
A group leader shall be at least 18 years of age and meet one of the following sets of requirements:
a. Have a Bachelor's Degree or an Associate's Degree; and have three months of experience working with school age children; or
b. Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and have six months of experience working with school age children including three months of supervised experience at a school age child care program; or
c. Have nine months of experience with school age children including three months of supervised experience at a school age child care program.
Benefits:
- Employee Discount
- Sick Time
- Parental Leave
- Referral Program
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Professional Development
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
We hire great people to care for our great kids!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $24