Group Leader/Teacher, Early Life COMPASS Elementary
About The Position
The Group Leader/Teacher creates a safe, inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for school-age children in the Early LIFE COMPASS Elementary after-school program. The role supports children academically, socially, and emotionally while delivering high-quality enrichment aligned with the organization’s mission, core values, and regulatory requirements. The Group Leader/Teacher models professionalism, creativity, and compassion and fosters a classroom culture where children feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn and grow. The position reports to the Director of Early LIFE Center and is classified as part-time, non-exempt, and hourly, with a stated salary range of $18.00–$20.19 per hour. Work takes place in a school classroom or community center and requires afternoon and early evening availability, with extended hours for special events as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of child development, positive guidance strategies, and school-age program regulations.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Ability to plan and lead engaging activities for diverse groups of students.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in a fast-paced environment.
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience working with school-age children in an after-school, camp, or educational setting.
- Ability to actively participate in movement-based activities.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, or floor engagement during activities.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or higher in Education, Child Development, or a related field; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Experience with STEAM, arts, theatre, music, robotics, or fitness programming.
- Experience working in inclusive or special-needs settings, such as Autism Fitness or adaptive programming.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning frameworks, and culturally responsive practices.
- CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it.
Responsibilities
- Provide active supervision to ensure children’s health, safety, and well-being, and maintain required staff-to-child ratios.
- Use respectful, supportive behavior guidance aligned with trauma-informed and social-emotional learning practices; establish routines and transitions that support children’s security and belonging.
- Plan and facilitate enrichment activities in STEAM and robotics, homework and academic enrichment, financial literacy, creative arts, theatre, music, health, wellness, movement, and social-emotional learning.
- Adapt instruction to children’s developmental needs, learning styles, and interests; encourage creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking through project-based and hands-on learning.
- Build trusting relationships with children and support their confidence, empathy, self-expression, social skills, conflict resolution, and peer collaboration.
- Use inclusive practices to support children of all abilities, including children with special needs or sensory considerations.
- Greet families, communicate professionally, and share updates on children’s progress, successes, and challenges according to program practices.
- Participate in family engagement events, exhibitions, performances, and community activities as needed.
- Comply with state and local school-age childcare regulations, safety protocols, documentation, attendance procedures, and program quality standards.
- Complete incident reports, health checks, and daily logs accurately and promptly; maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Participate in required professional development and mandated training in health and safety, CPR/First Aid, child development, and behavior management.
- Collaborate with co-teachers, specialists, and program partners, including STEM, arts, and martial arts instructors.
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and planning sessions as scheduled, and contribute to a positive, mission-aligned workplace culture.
- Demonstrate reliability, integrity, and commitment to excellence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
