P/T Senior Group Leaders for Extended Care and Learning Program 2026-2027

Farmington Public Schools (CT); Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Farmington Public Schools is seeking part-time Senior Group Leaders for the Extended Care & Learning Program (EXCL) for 2026-2027. Positions are available at multiple sites with shifts in the morning and/or afternoon.

The role involves supervising children, following district policies, and ensuring safe, engaging activities. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, has at least one year of experience with children, and current CPR/First Aid certification (EPIPen if

Qualifications

• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ability to supervise small or large groups of children.
• Ability to develop behavior management strategies as needed.
• Enthusiastic and creative in carrying out program activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of children and proper supervision at all times.
• Follow all EXCL policies and procedures and observe campus safety.
• Meet with school personnel as needed to coordinate activities.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for all programs.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings and participate in program evaluation.

Skills

Be able to work independently

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Farmington Public Schools

P/T Senior Group Leaders for Extended Care and Learning Program 2026-2027 JobID: 2839

• Position Type:
  Extended Care & Learning Program/ Senior Group Leader
• Date Posted:
  9/9/2026
• Location:
  Townwide
• Date Available:
  September 2026

Senior GroupLeader(s) for Farmington Public Schools Extended Care & Learning Program

Current Vacancy locations: East Farms Elementary (1) and Noah Wallace Elementary (1) Schools
Part-time positions available: 7:00am - 9:00am and/or 3:00pm - 6:00pm (3 to 5 hours per day)

Salary Range: $23.00-$23.34 per hour depending upon experience

Reports to: EXCL District Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (Human Development, Education, Recreation, etc.)
• 1 year experience working with children (minimum)
• CPR & First Aid and Epi-pen current. If not current must be obtained with in one month

Professional Qualifications:

• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Working knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Effectively supervise small/large groups of children
• Assume Site Supervisor responsibilities, as outlined in training in the event of a Site Supervisor absence.
• Have effective communication skills, written and verbal with both children and adults.
• Be able to develop behavior management systems for large groups and individual students as needed.
• Be enthusiastic and creative in carrying out program activities

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Ensure safety of children:

Follow all EXCL policies and procedures

Never leave a child alone

Proper supervision at all times

Effective use of space

Observe unfamiliar people on the grounds and approach them

Be aware of authorized pick-ups

• Implementation of activities
• Meet with school personnel as needed
• Develop thorough knowledge of program policies/procedures
• Positive interactions with children
• Plan and implement activities for all programs
• Attendance at staff meetings and trainings
• Positive and age appropriate discipline
• Create a safe and welcoming environment for children and adults where they feel comfortable and secure
• Assume equal share of housekeeping duties

Keeping classroom and other areas neat and organized

Snack/Project set up and clean up

Vacuuming/wiping down after large program

Perform additional duties as assigned by Supervisor

All Farmington EXCL employees are mandated reporters

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