Childcare Group Leader Assistant - Whitinsville Location

Whitin Community CenterNorthbridge, MA
Onsite

About The Position

The Group Leader Assistant in Blackstone Valley Children’s Place works with the Group Leader to ensure the school-aged child care program supports a child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. This position is for the FALL 2026 School Year, with training and onboarding starting in summer 2026 after July 4th.

Requirements

  • EEC Group Leader Assistant requirements
  • Meet EEC requirements of CPR, First Aid, CORI, SORI, and Fingerprinting and a physical
  • Physical, mental and emotional ability to accomplish the job, including evacuating the building, with or without corrective devices and accommodations, including the ability to read and write, to hear the conversational voice, to speak and be understood and the ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds in an emergency
  • Meet EEC requirements for professional development hours completed each year and enter them into the PQ Registry under the appropriate Core Competency. This must include the minimum requirement for Diverse Learners
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Word and email
  • Strong customer service, administrative and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills including: written and interpersonal

Responsibilities

  • Maintain constant visual/auditory supervision of children, indoors and out
  • Document and communicate, to the BVCP Group Leader, any observed situations or concerns for children and staff
  • Complete bi-monthly staff observations for all group leader assistants in your room
  • Conduct on-going observation and assessment of children’s progress, using technology provided. Observations must be conducted and recorded to meet all objectives and dimensions
  • Complete Progress Reports in timely manner as mandated by EEC
  • Ensure all children’s files in classroom are kept up-to-date and organized
  • Follow health, safety and housekeeping procedures and maintain an inviting classroom environment
  • Provide child guidance and behavior management according to the center’s policies and procedures
  • Coordinate and participate in regular curriculum planning, implementation, reflection and evaluation
  • Participate in preparation of materials, record keeping and other essential tasks
  • Meet with parents on a periodic basis
  • Communicate respectfully and professionally to parents, children and colleagues
  • Assure that the program meets the needs of the individual child and is responsive to the cultural and socio-economical background of the children and families
  • Come prepared to go outside with class, in any allowable weather conditions
  • Attend all meetings and training sessions as mandated by your supervisor which may include evening and weekend hours
  • Follow through with all Agency directives, assigned tasks and projects in a professional and positive manner, respecting supervision and constructive criticism
  • Model the BVCP mission statement and “respect the dignity of all people”
  • Maintain a plan for own professional development (IPDP), staying current in and/or taking courses leading to a certificate or a degree
  • Perform other duties related to teaching as needed

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What This Job Offers

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

1-10 employees

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