Position Summary:
The Group Leader will lead and supervise groups of twelve to fifteen children during our afterschool program with a co-leader. Primary responsibilities include creating and implementing fun activities for their students, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring everyone is having fun! This position is 27.5 hours weekly, from 12:30 pm to 6 pm Monday - Friday, with the opportunity to work more hours.

Responsibilities include:

• Establish and foster positive relationships with children, staff, and families
• Manage their classroom and their students' behavior
• Work with other group leaders and the School-Age Director to develop and implement an interesting and engaging curriculum that teaches the children and helps them to improve their social-emotional skills
• Provide homework assistance in a small group setting
• Ensure that all staff maintain a safe, healthy environment for the children, adhering to proper EEC, NAA, Department of Health, and Bureau of Nutrition standards at all times
• Establish and maintain steady written and oral contact with school-day teachers and schools
• Work with Program Director to develop specific plans for individual children

Qualifications:
To be qualified as a group leader, you must meet one of the following--

• Have a Bachelor's or Associate's degree and have three months of experience working with school-age children.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience working with school-age children including three months of supervised experience at a school-age child care program.

Additional Qualifications-

• Certification in CPR/First Aid is required within the first six months of employment.
• Have passion and commitment to working with and uplifting the voices of the young people we serve.
• Candidates need to be innovative, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and committed to youth development and school success.

Cambridge Residents are strongly encouraged to apply. Lived experience and understanding of diverse communities are highly valued in a candidate, and we encourage you to apply even if you don't fit all the listed requirements. East End House is an equal opportunity employer. We are strongly committed to building an inclusive and anti-racist community.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We provide rapid covid tests to all staff, students, and families.

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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