Group Leader

About the role

The Salvation Army’s Lynn Corps. is hiring a Group Leader. This position offers a generous benefit package to part-time employees, including:

• 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 work 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance

Most importantly, this is a job with a good purpose!

Location

Location: 1 Franklin St., Lynn, MA

Hours/week

Hours/week: 25 hours per week (40 hours per week during school vacations and summer)

Exemption

Exemption: Non-exempt

Pay Range

Pay Range: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour *starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications*

Responsibilities

Under supervision of the Site Coordinator, the Group Leader plans, prepares, and implements the day-to-day activities of the children enrolled in the SmART Center. Specific responsibilities include:

• 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 the cooperation with the Site Coordinator.
• Assists with the evening clean up of the day care areas.
• Counsels children as needed.
• Conducts special duties as assigned or requested.
• Assists with the preparation of daily snacks and lunches.
• Participates in First Aid, CPR, and all other OCCS required training.
• Applies for the School Transport License in Accordance with the Massachusetts State Law for transporting children.
• Assures the safe dismissal of all children and the closing of the center.

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet one of the following OCCS sets of requirements.
• Work Experience: Must have a minimum of three (3) months of experience working with school-aged children.
• Other Qualifications: Must be able 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

The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.