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 after-school program. The role supports children academically, socially, and emotionally while delivering enrichment activities aligned with the program’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. The listed salary range is $18.00–$20.19 per hour. Work takes place in a school classroom or community center and involves interaction with children, families, staff, and external program partners. Afternoon and early evening hours are required, with extended hours for special events as needed.
Requirements
- 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.
- At least 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; preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 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 and ensure children’s health, safety, and well-being while maintaining required staff-to-child ratios.
- Use respectful behavior guidance aligned with trauma-informed and social-emotional learning practices; establish routines and structured transitions.
- Plan and facilitate enrichment activities in STEAM and robotics, homework support and academic enrichment, financial literacy, creative arts, theatre and music, health and wellness, movement, and social-emotional learning.
- Adapt instruction to children’s developmental needs, learning styles, and interests, and encourage creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking through hands-on and project-based 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 and communicate professionally about children’s progress, successes, and challenges in accordance with program practices.
- Participate in family engagement events, exhibitions, performances, and community activities as needed.
- Follow state and local school-age childcare regulations and program standards, including safety protocols, documentation, and attendance procedures.
- Complete incident reports, health checks, and daily logs accurately and promptly; maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Participate in required professional development and mandated training, including 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 scheduled staff meetings, trainings, and planning sessions, and contribute to a positive, mission-aligned workplace culture.
- Demonstrate reliability, integrity, professionalism, 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
