Group Leader

$500 sign on Bonus

Our After School Daycare Program is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Group Leaders to join the team! This position starts at $17 per hour and is part time 17.5 hours per week during the school year & 35 hours per week during summer & school breaks.

The Group Leader is responsible for creating and leading a safe, supportive, and engaging after-school environment for children. This role involves planning and implementing age-appropriate activities while working collaboratively with Assistant Group Leaders to foster positive experiences that encourage children's growth, participation, and social development.

*The school year hours are Monday through Friday 2:00 p.m. -5:30 p.m.The 35 hour schedule during summer and school breaks is TBD based on program needs.

Responsibilities include: 

• Supervise children and maintain a safe, structured program environment.

• Actively engage with children through play, conversation and activities to support positive relationship and participation

• Plan and implement daily activities with support from Assistant Group Leaders.

• Complete lesson plans and program documents on time with input from all group members.

• Support team organization, including goal sheets, progress reports and time sheets

• Ensure that injuries and incidents are documented In a timely manner

• Submit supply request as needed.

• Communicate important updates and information to team members

• Attend all staff meetings and training as required.

• Maintain equipment and daycare property.

• Communicate absences in a timely manner according to program expectations.

• Maintain a professional and respectful approach with children, families and staff

• Report any significant behaviors to the Jr Site Coordinator or Social Worker, as appropriate.

The ideal candidate must be 18 years of age and meet one of the following requirements:

• Have a Bachelor's Degree or an Associates Degree and have three months experience working with school age children, or;

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent and have six months experience working with school age children including three months of supervised experience at a school age child care program, or;

• Have nine months experience with school age children including three months of supervised experience at a school age child care program.

**Must be able to pass a CORI/SORI and fingerprinting check. 

Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 130-year tradition of high quality.

Family Service Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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