Group Leader

About the role

The Community Kids Place (CKP) operates eight out-of-school time programs in Lawrence and Methuen, serving over 400 students in partnership with local school districts. CKP provides high-quality enrichment opportunities during the school year and summer, including field trips, project-based learning, collaboration with community partners, and extended time with school-day teachers. Aligned with the DESE 21st Century Community Learning Centers model, the program focuses on academic and social-emotional growth. All CKP sites are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, ensuring a safe, high-quality learning environment.

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.
• Aid 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.
• 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.
• 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;
• Maintain current infant/child CPR and First Aid Certification within two months of hire.

Opportunities/Incentives

• Eligible new hires may receive a $500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment and a $500 retention bonus after 6 months.
• Access to free college courses funded by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
• Opportunity to apply for college scholarship support through the Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program.
• Ability to fulfill internship or practicum requirements, pending approval from your academic institution.
• Paid professional development during scheduled in-service training days.

Benefits

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

Pay

• Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

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.