Group Leader

About the role

The Salvation Army’s Lynn Corps. is hiring a Group Leader. This position offers a generous benefit package including paid time off, an employer-funded pension plan, and supplemental insurance options.

Responsibilities

• Meets the children at the designated area and accompanies them to the center.
• Creates an attractive atmosphere relevant to the goals and objectives of the program.
• Provides supervision and general childcare during cooperation with the Site Coordinator.
• Aids in the evening clean-up of the day care areas.
• Conducts special duties as assigned or requested.
• Assists with the preparation of daily snacks and lunches.
• Applies for the School Transport License in accordance with Massachusetts State Law.
• Safely dismisses all children and closes the center.
• Represents The Salvation Army’s spiritual ministry and social mission in the SmART Center.
• Engages in Christian spiritual conversations with members of the public and in the corps facility.
• Prays with individuals when needed.
• Recognizes spiritual needs of persons and refers them to Corps Officers, ordained ministers of religion.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and meet one of the following OCCS sets of requirements:
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s Degree, and have three (3) months of experience working with school age children.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have six months of experience working with school age children including three months of supervised experience at a school age childcare program.
• Must have nine (9) months experience with school age children including three (3) months supervised experience at a school age childcare program.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) months of experience working with school-aged children.

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Meet one of the above OCCS sets of requirements.
• Work Experience: Minimum of three (3) months of experience working with school-aged children.
• Other Qualifications: Ability to plan, prepare, and implement the day to day activities; responsible for assuring a high level of interest and enthusiasm when working with the children; responsible for working with the Site Coordinator and other staff to assure the safety of the children enrolled in the program.

Benefits

Generous paid time off every year that includes holidays, vacation time and sick time. Employer-funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week). Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance.

Pay

$16.00 - $25.00 per hour. Starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

25 hours per week. 40 hours per week during school vacations and summer. Exempt from overtime.