School Age Group Leader- Randolph

Be an after-school role model, remembered by students for years to come. An excellent opportunity for those preparing for a career in education and for those with a career of experience upon which to draw.

General Description:

As a member of the center team, help develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, creative, fun, developmentally appropriate after-school program. The Group Leader is responsible for the operation in the absence of the Center Director. This is a forty-four-week part-time, school year position.  Hours are Monday through Friday 2:30pm-6:15pm.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work with Center Director to develop and implement program goals and objectives.
• Develop strong, positive relationships with each child.
• Work with Center Director to develop age-appropriate activities and implement both individual and group activities, special projects and field trips. 
• Work with Center Director to establish and maintain behavioral limits and classroom order. 
• With Center Director guidance, communicate with parents regarding children's daily needs, interests, progress and concerns, referring parent concerns to the Center Director. 
• Assist in keeping the center clean and organized. 
• Drive Center van to transport children, fulfilling responsibilities as outlined in Stars Van Driver Responsibilities and Procedures.
• Assist in menu planning and food preparation and purchase.
• Assist in record keeping. 
• Attend and participate in staff and team meetings and appropriate trainings.
• Develop/follow through with annual evaluation goals and training plan.
• All other assigned tasks. 

Qualifications:

• Meet DEEC qualifications for School Age Group Leader. 
• High School Diploma completed one year college and in pursuit of degree
• Commitment to completing relevant college courses.
• Two years' experience working with children in a formal setting.
• Willingness and ability to obtain MA 7D Driving License. 
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including full days during school vacations.
• Ability to set clear expectation and limits for children.
• Attentive, warm and nurturing personality.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. 

South Shore Stars is a not-for-profit organization providing the highest quality early education and youth development programs for the communities south of Boston. Founded in 1970, we annually serve over 1,200 children and youth age newborn through 18 years in a family child care system, preschool centers, school age centers, middle school programs, a high school program, and summer camp.

Our Mission
South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.