School Age Group Leader

Position Summary

The School Age Group Leader's first responsibility is teaching and providing the best possible environment for the children assigned to their classroom. In collaboration with the Site Coordinator, the School Age Group Leader is responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulations, Playful Minds policies and procedures, and for striving for continual improvement.

Reports To

Site Coordinator

Supervisory Responsibility

• Group Assistant & Volunteers

Schedule

Part Time

Starting Salary Range

$16.00-$19.00/hour

Benefits

• Sick Leave
• First Aid, CPR and Background Check reimbursements
• Training Expense reimbursements
• Education & Expense reimbursements

Knowledge & Skills

• CPR & First Aid Certification
• Understanding of, and commitment to, best practices in education
• Strong active listening skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong problemsolving skills

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must enjoy working with children

Curriculum

• Establish a classroom environment which is content and sensory rich, intentional, organized, appealing, responsive to the needs and interests of the children and approved by the Site Coordinator
• Through careful, documented observations, get to know the individual children in your group, including their needs, skills and interests, and individualize your teaching and interactions accordingly
• Support the growth of all developmental skills, meeting each child where they are developmentally
• Aid children in properly utilizing classroom materials
• Assist Site Coordinator with creating high-quality, developmentally appropriate, engaging lesson plans which are aligned with best practices, PMLC curriculum guidelines, state and federal licensing regulations, and tailored to the needs, skills and interests of the children in the group
• Share lesson plans with the Group Assistant and any volunteers, and provide implementation guidance
• Create a community of inclusion and respect among the children and adults in the classroom

Communications

• Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed or assigned
• Aid Site Coordinator with updating classroom bulletin board at least monthly, according to schedule
• Notify the Site Coordinator or Program Director of any parent complaints

Other Duties as Assigned

• Direct, mentor and collaborate with the Group Assistant and any volunteers

Requirements

• Must provide evidence of mandatory vaccinations, including MMR, or immunity to communicable diseases, including TB
• Background checks required