After-School Group Leader - Youth Enrichment

Cabarrus County Schools; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cabarrus County Schools is hiring a KIDS:PLUS Group Leader for a 4-hour, part-time role in Concord, NC. The position supports supervised enrichment and recreation for school-age children in a licensed childcare setting.

Starting date is immediate. Requirements include 18+, a high school diploma or GED, background check, and relevant certifications (CPR/First Aid, basic school-age care). The role reports to the KIDS:PLUS Site Coordinator/Program Director.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Requires NC Dept. of Health and Human Services – Child Care Background Check and Qualification letter (renew before expiration).
• Completion of six‑month training period.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire (renew before expiration; every 2 years).
• Basic School-Age Care Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Program Coordinator certified or able to obtain within 18 months of hire by completing NC Early Childhood Credentials (EDU119).
• Maintain Health & Safety Training and required yearly training hours per NCDCDEE.
• Demonstrate a pleasant disposition, patience, flexibility, and love for children.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability regarding attendance.

Responsibilities

• Opens and prepares the center for daily activities and programs.
• Responsible for visual supervision of and interaction with specific groups of children.
• Contributes to an environment that ensures the physical safety of all children.
• Contributes to an environment that meets developmental needs of children of various ages.
• Accommodates rest, relaxation, physical activity, social interaction and study needs of children.
• Assists in planning and implementing weekly activity plans.
• Facilitates communication between the site and parents.
• Leads group time, discussions and activities.
• Maintains compliance with all child care rules, CCS and KIDS:PLUS policies and procedures.
• Serves as program coordinator in the absence of the Site Coordinator.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Punctual & reliable

Problem solving

Self-starter

Follow directions

Child interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid Certification

Basic School-Age Care Certification

NC DHHS Child Care Background Check

NCDCDEE Credential (EDU119) or equivalent

Program Coordinator certification or eligible

Job description

Cabarrus County Schools is hiring a KIDS:PLUS Group Leader for a 4-hour, part-time role in Concord, NC. The position supports supervised enrichment and recreation for school-age children in a licensed childcare setting.

Starting date is immediate. Requirements include 18+, a high school diploma or GED, background check, and relevant certifications (CPR/First Aid, basic school-age care). The role reports to the KIDS:PLUS Site Coordinator/Program Director.