K+ Group Leader 2-hours AM 2829

Young World Physical Education; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a K+ Group Leader for the Cabarrus County School District in Concord, North Carolina. This part-time role requires providing supervised enrichment education and recreational activities for school-age children in a licensed childcare setting.

Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18 years old, and have a genuine love for children, with qualifications in CPR and First Aid and a Child Care Criminal Background Check. The position offers $16.07 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Holds an NC Dept. of Health and Human Services Child Care Criminal Background Check.
• Must have or willing to obtain CPR and First Aid within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Opens and prepares the center for daily activities.
• Responsible for supervising and interacting with children.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of activity plans.

Skills

General knowledge of early childhood education

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Team player

Ability to maintain files and compile reports

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

K+ Group Leader

Cabarrus County School District Kids Plus - Concord, North Carolina

Job Details

• Job ID: 5551440
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Feb 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jun 1, 2026

Job Description

Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

Provides supervised enrichment education and recreational activities suitable for school-age children in a licensed childcare center.

Qualification Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Holds an NC Dept. of Health and Human Services – Child Care Criminal Background Check and Qualification letter (renew prior to expiration; every 3 years)
• Must have or willing to obtain:
  • 9 hours of orientation within 6 weeks of hire
  • CPR and First Aid within 3 months of hire (renew prior to expiration; every two years)
  • Basic School-Age Care certificate within 3 months of hire
  • Maintain Health & Safety Training and minimum number of yearly on-going training hours, as required by the NCDCDEE
• Demonstrate a pleasant disposition, patience, flexibility, and genuine love for children
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability regarding attendance

Reports to

KIDS:PLUS Afterschool Site Director, KIDS:PLUS Assistant Director and KIDS:PLUS Director

Essential Functions

• Opens and prepares the center for daily activities and programs.
• Responsible for the visual supervision of and the interaction with specific groups of children.
• Contributes to an environment that ensures the physical safety of all children.
• Contributes to an environment that meets the developmental needs of children at various ages.
• Contributes to an environment that accommodates the individual needs of children for rest, relaxation, physical activity, social interaction and/or study.
• Responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of weekly activity plans.
• Facilitates communication between the site and parents.
• Leads group time, discussions and activities.
• Maintains compliance with all child care rules, regulations in addition to all CCS and KIDS:PLUS policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in early childhood education and childcare.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to accept and follow direction of the Site Director.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Must be a self-starter and a team player.
• Ability to maintain files and information to compile reports.
• Ability to operate standard program, classroom and instructional equipment and related hardware and software.
• Ability to learn specialized software related to business need.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and parents.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.
• Regularly requires standing, walking, speaking, hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions.
• Occasionally requires sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, tasting, smelling, pushing, pulling and lifting.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data.
• Occasionally requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts.
• Requires use of measuring devices.
• Must be able to operate machines, motor vehicles or equipment.
• Frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Special Requirements

At the end of the probationary position, an offer of continued employment may be extended contingent on the availability of a position and satisfactory performance in the probationary position.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.07 Per Hour

Pay Grade: NC01

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.