Childcare Group Leader - Rockdale Youth Center

Whitin Community Center•Northbridge, MA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will start for the FALL 2026 School Year - Training and onboarding will begin this summer, after July 4th 2026. The Group Leader in Rockdale Youth Center is responsible for assisting with the creation and implementation of a school aged outreach program that aids a child in their academic, social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth. Group Leaders are responsible for planning and implementing daily programs, supervising program participants, behavior management and program development. Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be asked to perform other duties related to teaching as needed.

Requirements

EEC Group Leader certification
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 RYC Administrator or Site Coordinator, 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 RYC mission statement
Maintain a plan for own professional development (IPDP), staying current in and/or taking courses leading to a certificate or a degree