Afterschool Group Leaders Needed in Natick

The Tobin School; Natick (MA); Hybrid; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays per year

MA Paid Sick Time

CPR and First Aid training

Paid Breaks

60% Childcare Discount

401K with employer match

Professional development

Job summary

The Tobin School in Natick operates Tobin Afterschool, offering afterschool and vacation care for grades K-4 with summer options. Tobin Afterschool seeks enthusiastic, energetic Group Leaders to support elementary students 1:30–6:00, Monday to Friday, with extended hours on early release and vacation days.

This role emphasizes a warm, team-teaching environment and family engagement. Ideal candidates are 18+, with experience with children or in education; EEC Group Leader qualifications are

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or in an educational setting is required.
• EEC Group Leader qualification is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or EEC licensing is a real plus.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team-teaching atmosphere to create a warm, caring environment.
• Guide and support children in developing interpersonal skills.
• Plan and run daily activities for school-aged children.
• Maintain safety and positive relationships with children, faculty and parents.
• Act as a professional role model in appearance and behavior.

Skills

Experience with children

Team collaboration

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's Degree / EEC licensing

Job description

Afterschool Group Leaders Wanted at Tobin Afterschool in Natick

Tobin Afterschool in Natick is seeking enthusiastic, energetic part time Group Leaders for our Natick campus to support elementary aged students during afterschool hours. Come join our welcoming, caring team of professionals here at Tobin! Bring your passions to our community. Teach Art, Yoga, Music, Coding, or other special subjects to our students here at Tobin!

Part Time Positions:

• Part-time positions of 20-30 hours per week, working 1:30-6:00, Monday to Friday at our Tobin Afterschool program
• Extended hours needed on public school early release days, school vacation days, and snow days
• School year position with option of summer employment

Position Description:

• Work closely in a team-teaching atmosphere providing a warm, caring environment for children.
• Guide and support the children in their development of interpersonal skills in a fun, respectful, and safe environment.
• Plan and run daily activities for school-aged children.
• Establish and maintain a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, faculty and parents/guardians.
• Oversee and facilitate the general safety of the children’s environment and activities.
• Act as a role model for the children regarding appearance and behavior, communicating with children in a clear professional manner.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be 18 or older
• Experience working with children or in an educational setting is a MUST
• EEC Group Leader Qualified preferred
• Eagerness to join our professional team of educators
• Bachelor's Degree and/or Dept. of Education Early Education and Care (EEC) licensing is a real plus!

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive pay rate based on education and experience
• 11 paid holidays per year
• MA Paid Sick Time for part timers
• School sponsored CPR and First Aid
• Paid Breaks (up to 30 minutes depending on length of day worked)
• 60% Childcare Discount
• 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Ample paid professional development

Come join our amazing team at Tobin – it's a great place to work!

About The Tobin Schools Natick:

The Tobin School in Natick operates three programs on its large Natick Campus. The Tobin Children's School offers full-year, full-day early childhood options for infants up to PreK. The Tobin School offers school-year, school-day early childhood programs for preschool up to JrK. Tobin Afterschool offers afterschool and vacation week care for grades K to 4, as well as summer options for children 4.5 to those entering Grade 5. All of our programs are nationally accredited for their high quality care and offerings.

We offer a wide variety of activities and learning opportunities for our students in our large, spacious indoor spaces. We also share a variety of beautiful outdoor learning spaces, including: Infant, Toddler, Preschool/PreK, and School-Aged Playgrounds, garden areas, large turf field, basketball court and large paved space, gaga pit, nature spaces, mud kitchen and loose parts area, and more.

Learn more about our programs here:

• Tobin Children's School
• Tobin Afterschool
• The Tobin School