After-School Group Leader - Kid Care
About The Position
Join a welcoming team, make a difference in your community, and build valuable experience in education, childcare, recreation, leadership, and program planning! The Andover Recreation Division’s Kid Care Program provides a safe, fun, and engaging after-school experience for children in Kindergarten through Grade 5 through games, activities, homework support, outdoor play, and enrichment opportunities. Group Leaders supervise and engage children, promote positive behavior, support daily activities, and help create a welcoming environment where every child can learn, grow, and have fun. The program operates at all five Andover elementary schools. We’ll do our best to place staff at a preferred location, based on program needs and availability. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in education, sports and recreation, or childcare, as well as those looking to develop their supervisory, management, and program-planning skills.
Requirements
- Must meet and maintain all applicable Massachusetts childcare licensing requirements as a condition of employment.
- Experience working with children through employment, volunteering, coaching, tutoring, babysitting, camps, or similar activities is helpful but not required.
- Dependable, responsible, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate positively and appropriately with children, families, and coworkers.
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred, or willingness and ability to obtain certification if required.
- Must successfully complete all applicable pre-employment requirements.
Nice To Haves
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred, or willingness and ability to obtain certification if required.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and actively engage elementary-aged children in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
- Plan and lead age-appropriate games, crafts, recreational activities, and enrichment opportunities.
- Support homework time, snack time, outdoor play, and other components of the daily program.
- Promote positive behavior and help children develop respectful relationships with their peers and staff.
- Monitor participants and maintain awareness of their safety and well-being throughout the program.
- Help prepare, organize, and clean program spaces, equipment, and activity materials.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with children, families, coworkers, and supervisors.
- Follow all program policies, procedures, and emergency protocols.
- Participate in required trainings and staff meetings.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Starting at $18.25 per hour, with the final rate determined based on qualifications and experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
