Group Assistant

Thom Child & Family Services; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Thom Child & Family Services in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Group Assistant for our Early Intervention program. Join a positive, supportive team and help children and families participate in center-based and community groups.

You will support group activities, coordinate with group leaders and staff, manage supplies and space, and help ensure a safe, confidential, and inclusive group environment. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent with EI focus.
• Must lift up to 30 pounds and hold a current driver’s license.
• CPR certification required and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe transportation of children on/off the bus and manage related paperwork.
• Greet families and orient new participants to group routines.
• Support and participate in group activities (snack prep, handwashing, calming upset children).
• Promote ongoing communication among parents, caregivers and EI staff.
• Prepare and implement group activities with group leaders (sensory, art, motor).
• Maintain inventory of supplies and space for groups.
• Support IFSP goal implementation with service coordinators and staff.
• Maintain clean, safe group environment and bulletin boards.
• Coordinate with group coordinator on space and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Word/Excel

Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood or related field

High school equivalency + 3 years EI experience + 30 hours training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Group Assistant

Thom Child And Family Services Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States

About this position

Come and join our Early Intervention Program! Work in a positive and supportive environment and make a difference in the lives of children and families! Thom Child & Family Services is seeking an Group Assistant Early Intervention program team located in Marlborough, MA. The Group Assistant will assist in center-based or community-based child, parent/child, parent support, or parent education groups. The ideal candidate is a professional who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is eager to continue learning.

Thom Child & Family Services offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health and Dental Insurance, including Fitness Benefits and Wellness Incentive Program.
• Generous vacation, personal, and sick/long-term illness time
• Paid holiday (12 paid holidays).
• 403(b) with employer matching.
• Section 125 flexible benefits plan (Medical and dependent care).
• Employer-sponsored Long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance.
• Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Stipend for continuing education and conference fees.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Other optional benefits:
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• College Tuition Program

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood, Special Education, or related field;
• Or a high school equivalency with a minimum of three years experience in Early Intervention or similar program plus 30 hours of in-service training, workshops, or college courses in a related field.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and maintain a current drivers’ license.
• CPR certification required.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries; promote client confidentiality; and exhibit flexibility, sensitivity to cultural differences, and teamwork.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve, make recommendations, and implement solutions

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the safe transition of children on and off the bus and be familiar with the transportation routine (remove and put car seats and children on/off buses, signing paperwork, etc.)
• Greet and interact with children and families before and after groups. (Help orient new families to group routine, touch base with parents after group about their child).
• Support and participate with implementation of group activities (preparing snack, washing child’s hands, supporting upset child).
• Promote ongoing communication about children in group with other team members (parents/caregivers, group leader, service coordinator, other EI providers).
• Communicate and assist group leaders and staff to prepare and implement activities for groups (sensory, art, manipulatives, motor equipment).
• Work with group coordinator to maintain inventory of supplies (food, cleaning, art, group equipment).
• Be informed of children’s IFSP goals and work with service coordinator and group staff to implement strategies to address them in the group setting.
• Maintain cleanliness of group space and materials (wash dishes, sanitation of toys, clean sinks, vacuum, etc.).
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic group environment.
• Help group coordinator prepare and update group bulletin boards.

Thom Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.

Salary Information

$18 - $22Hourly Wage