School Age Care Assistant Team Lead

Pathways for Children, Inc.; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-going training

Professional development opportunities

Internal growth opportunities

Job summary

Pathways for Children, Inc. is seeking a School Age Care Assistant Team Lead in Gloucester, MA. This role involves working with children ages 5-13 in an after school program, implementing educational activities, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and enrolled in school. The position starts at $18.50 per hour, offering 15 hours per week during the school year and 30 hours per week during summer. Internal growth and training opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and enrolled in high school or equivalent.
• Preferred: 3 to 6 months of experience in a professional setting with children.
• Must meet physical requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Support students during activities, field trips, and meal times.
• Implement appropriate activities tailored to children's needs.
• Supervise children to ensure safety and well-being at all times.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.

Skills

Experience with children

Ability to work in a team

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you enjoy working with kids? Do you have a favorite hobby, sport or activity that you would like to share with others? At Pathways we nurture young children and support families impacted by economic and social inequity through programs that educate, enrich, empower and motivate. We are looking to hire an School Age Care Assistant Team Lead in Gloucester who brings creativity, positive energy, role modeling for youth in our program ages 5-13.

The primary functions include participating in daily activities and providing a safe environment for children enrolled in the after school program. This includes participating in off-site field trips. We value collaboration and appreciate open dialogue in each program and within our corporate office and embrace the core values -respect, trust, collaboration, and opportunity. We work hard to provide a safe and respectful environment for our employees, children and families

Gloucester15 hrs. per wk. (After school hours) during school yr., 30 hrs. per wk. during summer and school vacations, 52 wks. per yr.$18.50 per hour

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Work within a classroom setting with children ages 5-13 and support the students during activities, field trips, outdoor and indoor play, and meal times.
• Implement a daily program of developmentally appropriate recreational and educational activities which meet the individual needs of the children enrolled in the program and support their success
• Supervise children to ensure their safety and well being at all times
• Work as part of a team, supporting one another and communicating effectively

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

• Required: 16 years or age and enrolled in High School diploma or equivalent program
• Preferred: 3 or 6 months of experience with children in a verifiable professional setting
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role
• Must complete and satisfy background check protocols

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Internal growth! We often hire from within to help our employees reach their greatest potential

On-going training and Professional Development provided free of charge

OE/AA We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ and individuals from communities that are historically underrepresented to apply.