Playgroup Leader CFCE (SY26-27)

Watertown Public Schools; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools seeks an enthusiastic Playgroup Leader to support the CFCE program at the Family Center. This part-time role (2 days per week, 12 hours) reports to the CFCE Grant Coordinator and offers an engaging opportunity to work with diverse families and early childhood learners in Watertown, MA.

The successful candidate will assist in program development, family outreach, and daily operations, maintaining safe, welcoming spaces and collaborating with staff to implement

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse families is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the dominant home language of the families served.
• Ability to take initiative and collaborate.
• Strong organizational and community-building skills.
• Experience leading interactive workshops or training is a plus.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CFCE coordinator with development of early childhood programs.
• Assist in daily preparation and operation of the Family Center and sites.
• Maintain and sanitize areas and materials.
• Assist with Ages and Stages Questionnaire communication and record keeping.
• Support community outreach and raise awareness of CFCE resources.
• Support extracurricular outreach programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual

Independent initiative

Education

Associate’s Degree or training in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Playgroup Leader CFCE (SY26-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5768967
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Playgroup Leader

Location:Watertown Public Schools

Salary range: $26.00

Shift Type:Part-time (2 days per week - 12 hours)

Report to:CFCE Grant coordinator

Summary:

Watertown Public Schools seeks an exceptionalPlaygroup Leaderwho is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter.

Responsibilities:

• • Assist the CFCE coordinator with development of early childhood programs that meet the condition of the CFCE Grant
  • Assist the CFCE coordinator in the daily preparation and operation of the Family Center;(participating in the supervision of the Family Center or off-site locations)
  • Assist in the maintenance and good repair of the areas (Family Center or off-site locations), including cleaning/sanitizing of materials.
  • Assist in the implementation of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire, including parent communication and necessary record keeping
  • Assist the CFCE Coordinator with community outreach collaborations that help raise awareness of the resources and services available at the site, as well as other local programs and agencies
  • Support the extracurricular, after-hours outreach programs sponsored by the CFCE, as designatedby the CFCE Coordinator

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience working with diverse families and knowledge of their needs is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in the dominant home language of the families
• Ability to take independent initiative, while committing to collaboration
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to create and maintain strong community collaborations
• Some experience in developing and/or leading interactive workshops, and training
• Willingness to learn and apply new skills and content
• Deep knowledge and understanding of, and demonstrated ability to connect with the ethnic background of students and families served.

Qualifications - Preferred:

• • Associate’s Degree or documented training in Early Childhood Education or related field
  • Knowledge/experience in curriculum development
  • Knowledge/experience in classroom management in an early childhood setting
  • Knowledge/experience in public and private preschool programs
  • Knowledge/experience with center-based and family child care programs.
  • Background/knowledge of early literacy
  • Experience working with families of young children (ages 0-6)
  • Sensitivity to children at different developmental levels
  • Sensitivity to cultural diversity
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Bilingual

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type: Part Time

Salary: $26 to $26 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Kathleen Needel , CFCE Grant Coordinator
• Early Steps Integrated Preschool
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]