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Community Teamwork

Senior Group Leader

Community Teamwork, Lowell, MA, United States

We are seeking a Senior Group Leader who will be responsible for providing before school and after school care for children in CTI's School Age Program. They will receive staffing assignments regarding daily curriculum, provide supervision to children in 1:13 ratio, and act as a coach to the youth enrolled.

At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.

We Offer:

  • Starting at $19.05 per hour
  • Casual work environment
  • 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $5000 per year
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Career advancement and professional development
  • 5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
  • Great co-workers and a great mission, supportive environment with an outstanding Community Action Agency

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Represent as the supervisor in charge when a Site Manager is not on site.
  2. Assist in implementing program policies and procedures including maintaining accurate attendance and other records, following Early Education and Care Regulations and USDA Guidelines.
  3. Responsible for working at all school age sites as assigned.
  4. Provide supervision and safety of children. Maintain a daily group list and attendance.
  5. Recognize the child enrolled as an individual, helping children to develop as a member of the group.
  6. Present respectful communication and maintain standards for behavior through a positive approach.
  7. Assist in creating the weekly curriculum.
  8. Assist with daily activities and follow the daily curriculum plans and schedule.
  9. Maintain clean and organized workspaces that include setting up the daily spaces (ie: breaking down tables, rearranging the spaces and cleaning at the end of the day).
  10. Participate in case management of families involved. Share concerns about children and families with Site Manager.
  11. Maintain confidentiality of children and families.
  12. Broaden knowledge of the cultural and ethnic heritage of the children and families served.

Qualifications

  • Successful CORI/SORI/DCF/Fingerprinting
  • Evidence of physical exam within 1 year of hire date
  • Evidence or immunity to MMR
  • Evidence of covid - 19 vaccination or medical/religious approved exemption prior to start
  • Participate in a minimum 12 hours of EEC approved training
  • Must be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid as required by EEC
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and have a desire to work with youth.
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Have a bachelor's or associates degree and 3 months experience working with school age children; OR
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and have 6 months experience including 3 months supervised experience at a school age child-care program; OR
  • Have nine months experience with school age children including three months supervised experience at a school age child-care program.

Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Community Teamwork is committed to an equitable, non-discriminatory, and anti-racist approach in all components of our organizational structure and operations, including the job application process. We recognize that people of underprivileged backgrounds and underrepresented identities often are not afforded equitable access to resources, opportunities, and professional development. We offer professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement opportunities to ensure that you and CTI are set up for success. We encourage you to apply if you see an opening that is exciting to you and include examples of your work that you feel demonstrate your qualifications. Please feel free to speak to all experiences, skills, and educational certifications that you feel are relevant. We look forward to reviewing your application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Community Teamwork is a drug free work environment.