Afterschool Group Leader

James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn seeks Afterschool Group Leaders in its licensed school age childcare program, Project Learn. Positions are available at both our Hurld-Wyman Elementary School & Linscott Elementary School sites. Applicants should meet the requirements listed and have a passion for working with school-age children.

Responsibilities for Afterschool Group Leader:

• Maintain teacher-child ratios and child safety at all times
• Provide students with homework assistance & academic support
• Implement proper behavior management techniques
• Supervise children to ensure safety and appropriate behavior and manage transitions
• Work to meet daily duties/needs of the program and be responsible for making sure that materials are ready for use and put away at the end of the day
• Participate in at least twelve (12) hours of professional development per year
• As appropriate, participate in events based within the school and the James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn
• Abide by established EEC school-age policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines
• Work with the Site Coordinator to assist in the development and implementation of a well-balanced curriculum of specific, planned learning experiences that support the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and language development of all children
• Daily interaction with parents/guardians to update them on children's progress
• Assist in the completion of annual progress reports
• Perform other duties as required by Director

Applicants should be available to work Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit (at times on the floor with children) and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age and meet the EEC requirements for Group Leader
• High school degree required; some college preferred
• Previous experience providing classes/programs/activities for youth
• Effective leadership and group management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excitement and positive attitude toward working with children

To apply, please submit a resume and letter of interest to Katie Johnson, Childcare Director, at k.johnson@bgcwoburn.org.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Experience with Children: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person