Before & After School Group Leader

Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys & Girls Club; Ludlow (MA); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

The Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys & Girls Club is seeking a Group Leader for its before & after school program in Ludlow, MA. This part-time, non-exempt role supports school-aged children in an EEC licensed program and may involve working before school or after school shifts.

Responsibilities include supervising youth, leading engaging activities, and guiding other staff. CPR/First Aid within 6 months, and a HS diploma or GED are required; 6 months experience with children is also

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 6 months experience working with children.
• CPR and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, guidance and programming to children in EEC licensed programs.
• Guide and support Assistant Group Leaders.
• Lead high‑yield activities promoting academic success, good character, citizenship and healthy lifestyles.
• Model positive behavior and reinforce Club rules consistently.
• Ensure safety, attendance and orderly transitions per schedule.
• Maintain open communication with staff, parents and directors.

Skills

CPR and First Aid

Experience with children

Youth development knowledge

Motivating youth

Public interaction

Program planning

Safety supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

6 months experience with children

Job description

Description

Before & After School Group Leader - starting in the fall

Ludlow, MA

School Age Childcare Department

The Ludlow Boys & Girls Club is looking for Group Leaders to work in its Before & After School Program starting in January. The Before & After School Program is an EEC licensed school age childcare program. Interested candidates can apply for either Before School, After School or both.

Job Title:

Group Leader

Salary:

$17.00/hour

Hours:

Part-time, non-exempt Before School: 6:30 - 8:45 AM After School: 2:30-5:30 PM

Reports To:

School Age Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Group Leader is responsible for providing supervision, guidance, and programming to children enrolled in our EEC licensed school age programs. Additionally, provide guidance, instruction, and support to Assistant Group Leaders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high-yield activities and create an environment that engage youth and promote priority youth outcomes in the following areas: academic success, good character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
• Provide positive role modeling to members.
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times.
• Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities, receive guidance, instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s). This includes actively engaging with members.
• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members.
• Provide positive reinforcement & feedback.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities.
• Follow the group schedule and actively participate in all scheduled activities. Ensure that transitions are safe & on time.
• Ensure a productive work environment by actively participating in staff meetings.
• Provide adequate supervision at all times and ensure a safe environment.
• Maintain accurate attendance.
• Provide first aid as needed and provide school age director with a clear, detailed injury report in a timely manner.
• Enforce Club rules consistently and fairly.
• May be asked to participate in special programs and/or events.
• Show enthusiasm about all Club programs and activities, enthusiastically greet youth, family and adult members, and consistently reinforce and encourage honesty, responsibility, fairness and respect for members, parents and property.
• Staff must be familiar with and comply with EEC regulations and staff qualifications.
• Maintain close, daily contact with club staff (professional and part time), club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.
• Maintains contact as needed with external community groups, schools, member’s parents and other to assist in resolving problems.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities.

Requirements:

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education / Experience: High School diploma or GED. Must have 6 months experience working with children.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Mandatory CPR and First Aid within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in working with children
• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage challenging behaviors
• Ability to interact with the general public
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work environment noise level is usually moderate to loud in an indoor and outdoor environment. General conditions include physical ability to lead and participate in group activities which include, but not limited to, swimming, team building, physical games, and activities. Promote essential childcare activities, which may include, but are not limited to, the following activities: reaching, sitting, and standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, squatting, stooping, twisting body and lifting an average 40lbs. An equal opportunity employer and a smoke, drug and alcohol free workplace.