Before School Group Leader en Town of Concord, MA

Before School Group Leader

The Concord Recreation Department seeks enthusiastic, dedicated individuals who love working with children for our Before School Program. Group Leaders are responsible for the supervision and management of students grades K-5 in the program while maintaining a classroom/group in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the Concord Recreation Before School Program. Staff that are hired to work in the Concord Recreation Before School Program will have access to ongoing training, competitive compensation, and special discount rates for employee's children. 

This is a10-month school year position* following the Concord Public School calendar fromlate August until early June.

Salary range: $17.75 - $25 per hour, basedon experience and education.

Applications will be accepted untilthe position is filled.  Themost highly qualified candidates will be invited to one or more interviewsand/or other assessments.  All applicantswill be notified of their standing in the process as soon as a decision hasbeen made regarding their individual application.

Appointmentof the final candidate will be contingent upon the results of pre-placementconditions including a Background Records Check and Fingerprinting.  Costs for these pre-placement requirementswill be borne by the Town.

The Town of Concord, MA is an EEO Employer.  We value diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

*Applicants must be authorized to work in theUnited States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Childcare ServicesManager and a Recreation Supervisor, Group Leaders report daily to the SiteCoordinator at one of Concord’s elementary schools. Group Leaders are responsible for the supervision andmanagement of students grades K-5 in the program prior to the start of theschool day. Before School Hours M-F 7:30A-9A. Flexible Schedule available. After School and Before School positionscan be combined. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

External and internal applicants, as well asposition incumbents who are or become disabled as defined under the AmericansWith Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (aslisted) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation tobe determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

- Ability to work in a high energy environment with students grades K-5.
- Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging for all students and staff.
- Implement, and assist with planning of, curriculum, meeting the social-emotional, physical and intellectual needs of the children based on the goals, philosophy and general curriculum plan of the School Age Childcare Program.
- Provide written program plans for the Site Coordinator and Childcare Manager, as requested.
- Ensure the health and safety of children through constant supervision, arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment and knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Maintain written records of individual progress, with the assistance of Site Coordinator, to be reviewed annually.
- Communicate, when asked, with parents and other staff through daily contact.
- Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings and professional development training, as required by EEC and the Childcare Manager.
- Attend conferences and workshops to achieve personal goals and promote professional growth and to meet professional development goals.
- Show awareness of specific individual health plans and comply with plans, including required training (EPI pen administration, insulin pump operation, etc.).
- Exhibit knowledge about and adhere to program policies and procedures, including those for emergencies, medication administration, suspected abuse/neglect and referrals.
- Operate the classroom/site in compliance with EEC regulations, DOE Standards and QRIS requirements.
- Comply with personnel policies of the Town of Concord, Concord Recreation and EEC/Childcare Programs.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to work in a high-energy environment with children grades K-5.
- Working knowledge of child development and teaching strategies.
- Good written and oral communication skills.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be 18 years of age or have a HS diploma
- Must have a suitable BRC
- Must meet EEC work experience and education requirements for Group Leader Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Education or related field, preferred
- Must have completed (or complete within 2 months of hire) EEC Essentials Training
- Must comply with EEC Background Records Check regulations and Professional Qualification Registry requirements.
- Must attend staff orientation

WORKINGCONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

External and internal applicants, as well asposition incumbents who are or become disabled as defined under the AmericansWith Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the physical demands (as listed)either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to bedetermined by management on a case-by-case basis.

 
Employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk andhear.  Uses hands to finger, handles,feels or operates objects, tools or controls and reaches with hands and arms asin picking up paper, files and other common office objects.  Employee may infrequently lift and/or moveobjects weighing up to 60 pounds such as tools and supplies, etc. 

Operates computer, printer, video display terminal, keyboard,calculator, telephone, copier, facsimile machine and all other standard officeequipment requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity. Balancing,crouching, grasping, pulling, reaching and stooping may also be required.

The above statements are intended todescribe the general nature and level of work being performed by peopleassigned to do this job.  The above isnot intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and dutiesrequired.  The omission of specificstatements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work issimilar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitutean employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject tochange by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of thejob change.