School Age Group Leader

South Shore Stars•Quincy, MA

About The Position

As a member of the Center team, the School Age Group Leader helps develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, creative, fun, and developmentally appropriate program. This is a forty-four-week school-year position. The role includes working with the Center Director and Assistant Director on program goals, activities, classroom expectations, and communication with families. The Group Leader may also transport children in a Center van if able to obtain a Massachusetts 7D license, and assists with center upkeep, food preparation, purchasing, and record keeping. The position requires flexibility to work full days during school vacations. South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs to children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers. Its goals include enabling parents to work, helping children reach their developmental potential, facilitating positive youth development, and improving academic achievement for students at risk of academic failure.

Requirements

Meet DEEC qualifications for School Age Group Leader.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with children in a formal setting.
Willingness and ability to obtain a Massachusetts 7D driving license.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including full days during school vacations.
Ability to set clear expectations and limits for children.
High-energy, warm, and nurturing personality.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and work in a non-sedentary environment.

Responsibilities

Work with the Center Director and Assistant Director to develop and implement program goals and objectives.
Develop strong, positive relationships with each child.
Help develop age-appropriate activities and implement individual and group activities, special projects, and field trips.
Work with the Center Director and Assistant Director to establish and maintain behavioral limits and classroom order.
With guidance from the Center Director, communicate with parents about children’s daily needs, interests, progress, and concerns; refer parent concerns to the Center Director or Assistant Director.
Help keep the center clean and organized.
Drive the Center van to transport children if able to obtain a 7D license, following the Stars Van Driver Responsibilities and Procedures.
Assist with menu planning, food preparation, and purchasing.
Assist with record keeping.
Attend and participate in staff and team meetings and appropriate trainings.
Develop and follow through with annual evaluation goals and a training plan.
Perform other assigned tasks.