School Age Group Leader

The Community Group; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Community Group is hiring a part-time after-school educator for Community Kids Place in Lawrence, MA. You will provide a positive, safe environment for children 5-14, delivering enrichment activities during after-school and summer programs.

Requirements include being at least 18, completing CORI/SORI fingerprint checks, and maintaining CPR and First Aid certifications. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must complete CORI, SORI and fingerprint checks.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Experience working with school-age children (5-14 years).
• Must provide evidence of physical examination within one year prior to employment.
• Immunizations against Measles, Mumps and Rubella; maintain CPR/First Aid certification within two months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive, safe, fun, and memorable experience for children and families in after-school and summer programs.
• Prioritize care, safety, and well-being of children within the group.
• Create a secure and enjoyable environment for children to thrive.
• Plan and implement academic enrichment lessons in 10-week project cycles.
• Encourage active participation and help children reach their potential.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to enrolled children.
• Maintain health, safety, and emergency records.
• Support Site Coordinator/Program Managers/Director in tasks as needed.
• Attend staff and parent meetings, workshops, and training; fulfill required certifications.

Skills

After-school program experience

Bilingual English/Spanish (a plus)

Compliance with EEC regulations

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Community Kids Place - Lawrence, MA 01843

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Category: Early Childhood Education & Care

Schedule: Part-time hours during the school-year 2:00pm-6:00pm, and full-time during school and summer vacations between 7:30am-5:30pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a positive, safe, fun, and memorable experience for children and families in TCG's after-school and summer programs.
• Prioritize the care, safety, and well-being of children within the group.
• Create a physically and emotionally secure and enjoyable environment for children to thrive.
• Plan and implement academic enrichment lessons in 10-week project cycles.
• Encourage active participation in all activities, helping children realize their full potential.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to enrolled children.
• Assist in maintaining and updating children's health, safety, and emergency records.
• Maintain a flexible attitude and support Site Coordinator/Program Managers/ Director in immediate tasks.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, parent meetings, workshops, and ongoing training.
• Fulfill all required certifications.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years old.
• Must possess the qualifications required for their positions in accordance with EEC Regulations.
• Must complete CORI, SORI and fingerprint scan in accordance with regulations set forth by the Department of Early Education and Care prior to employment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus; ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Experience working with school age children (5-14 years of age).
• Creative and fun personality to implement curriculum and activities.
• Evidence of physical examination within one year prior to employment;
• Evidence of immunizations against Measles, Mumps and Rubella; and
• Maintain current infant/child CPR and First Aid Certification within two months of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement.

The Community Group is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

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