What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Leader position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview
The Salvation Army’s Boston South End Corps. is hiring a Group Leader and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:
- Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20 hours/week)
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
- Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Location: Boston – South End
Hours/week: 20 hours per week
40 hours per week during summer/school vacations
Exemption: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
*starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications*
The group leader serves as the primary supervisor to children ages 5-13, as they participate in program-scheduled activities. Share in assuring a high level of interest and enthusiasm for all children involved in the program. Promote team spirit and unity amongst their group, as well as deal with any minor disciplinary issues which may occur throughout the day. Encourage and direct children in following our daily schedule with positive attitudes, while also ensuring that all children feel included, regardless of any mental, physical, or social limitation they may have. Able to fully engage themselves in all program-related activities, events, and fieldtrips. Maintain EEC regulations regarding health and safety.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide interactive supervision and general childcare during the hours of operation.
- Adhere to all instruction and direction given by Program Director, Site Coordinator, or Corps Officer.
- Facilitate a positive group dynamic which is all-inclusive and is anti-bully.
- Accompany group on weekly fieldtrips and outdoor events in an orderly fashion
- Maintain and keep on person at all times a binder of "vital program information" which will be provided by the program for attendance and emergency purposes.
- Participate in the service and cleanup of all meals provided by the program.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and modest appearance which is appropriate to the dally schedule of events being followed (ie. Appropriate footwear for athletics, bathing suit for swimming...etc).
- Be prepared to facilitate simple activities should inclement weather or other circumstances arise
- Document all injuries or serious incidents via program 'incident/Injury report' the day a situation occurs and maintain a group 'incident/injury log (located in binder)
- Be respectful and encouraging of the Christian values held by The Salvation Army.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements:
High School diploma/College background preferred.
Work Experience:
At least six (6) months of documented experience working with children
Other Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Salary : $16 - $25
