GROUP LEADERS - RECREATION AFTER SCHOOL

Arlington; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 31,850 - 36,933; Full time

Job summary

Kid Care Group Leader is a School Year position in Massachusetts that pays between $23.12 and $26.81 per hour for up to 18.5 hours per week. The role reports to the Program Director and involves running activities, assisting staff, and providing general care for participants in a licensed afterschool program.

Responsibilities include overseeing activities, maintaining a safe and clean facility, supporting staff, and ensuring adherence to licensing procedures for child safety.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: An associate’s degree and a minimum of three months experience working with school-age children or a high school diploma and six months experience working school-age children including three months of supervised experience at a school-age child care program.
• Valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Familiarity with programs designed for pre-school ages.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities for children ages 5-12.
• Ability to interact effectively and diplomatically with town employees and the general public.
• Ability to motivate and encourage participation in programs.
• Ability to plan and organize activities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent planning, organizational and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in overseeing activities.
• Responsible for the general care of participants at the program.
• Assists fellow staff.
• Maintains cleaning and upkeep of the facility and monitor safety situations at all times.
• Follows licensing procedures to safeguard health and safety of the children.
• Performs similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.

Job description

Kid Care Group Leader

School Year position

$23.12 - $26.81 per hour up to 18.5 hours per week

Definition

This position works under the direction of the Program Director; runs activities, assists fellow staff, and performs general care for participants in a licensed afterschool program.

Supervision

Works under the supervision of the Program Director and/or lead teachers; work in accordance with established procedures, departmental policies and standards. Performs a variety of responsible duties which require attention to detail and accuracy and the exercise of considerable judgment and initiative in carrying out. Serve as a positive team member. Contributes to the collective success of the program.

Work Environment

Most work involves a classroom setting conducted indoor and outdoor at the program site. The workload is subject to seasonal fluctuations. The employee operates standard office equipment, sports equipment, classroom equipment. The employee continually assesses the appropriateness of activities, the safety of equipment and the safety of the site. The employee has ongoing contact with the public. Contact is in person, by telephone, e‑mail and in writing. Errors could result in personal injury, injury to others, and legal repercussions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in overseeing activities.
• Responsible for the general care of participants at the program.
• Assists fellow staff.
• Maintains cleaning and upkeep of the facility and maintain an orderly physical environment and monitor safety situations at all times.
• Follows licensing procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children at all times.
• Performs similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: An associate’s degree and a minimum of three months experience working with school‑age children or a high school diploma and six months experience working school‑age children including three months of supervised experience at a school‑age child care program.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license.
• CPR/First Aid Certified.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill: Familiarity with programs designed for pre‑school ages. Should be knowledgeable in age appropriate activities for children ages 5‑12. Ability to interact effectively and diplomatically with other town employees and the general public. Ability to motivate and encourage participation in programs. Ability to plan and organize activities. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with people of all ages. Excellent planning, organizational and customer service skills.

Physical Requirements: Moderate physical effort is generally required to perform duties at program sites. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, speak and hear, use hands to operate equipment, climb or balance and is routinely required to move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include the ability to read routine documents, use a computer and operate an automobile.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.