After School Program Group Leader -Temporary

After School Program Group Leader

• Temporary Quincy, MA 02170 From $17.50 an hour
• Part-time From $17.50 an hour
• Part-time Quincy After School Child Care, Inc (QCARE) Do you want a job where you make a difference in the life of a child, where you are valued for your work, supported in your role and where you get paid to

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QCARE has been a leader in after school education in the City of Quincy for over 35 years. We are a small private non-profit that values each employee as an individual member of the QCARE family. Quincy After School Child Care (QCARE) seeks Group Leaders or Assistant Group Leaders to work within a dynamic staffing team to deliver high quality, EEC licensed after school care to Quincy youth. Our programs are designed to compliment the school-day, with an enrichment-based curriculum, located in Quincy Public Schools. We are currently seeking staff members who are available Monday-Friday from 1:30pm to 5:30pm (every Wednesday the shift will be either 11:00am or 11:30am

• 5:30pm).

Some limited schedules are able to be accommodated. There are occasional paid evening or daytime meetings or trainings during weekdays. There are no weekend hours. All holidays and emergency closings that fall during scheduled work days are PAID! The position begins immediately and continues throughout the school year. Candidates will meet the following basic criteria: You are a team player whose core values of compassion, teamwork, resilience and joy are in line with ours. You desire a collaborative, supportive and team-oriented work environment. You are reliable and understand that children flourish with consistency. You are comfortable supporting learning through homework help, support with assignments, reading to children, and leading learning enrichment activities. You are eager to engage with youth, supervise their safety, and support their physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth. Opportunities and Incentives you will enjoy as a QCARE employee: Competitive salary based on level of education and experience (starting pay is $17.50 for those with a HS diploma or equivalent; pay increases from there based on education and experience) $500 sign-on bonus for new employees who successfully complete a 90-day trial period and have a complete staff file! Dental and Vision Insurance (80% agency paid, including family plan) 401(k) with agency MATCH

• up to 5%!

! (after 6 months of service with 500 hours worked in a 6 month period) 35% child care discount Access to Life Insurance Paid professional development Paid First Aid & CPR certifications Access to the EEC College Tuition Grant application Paid time off, paid emergency closings (snow days!) and paid holidays Paid Family Medical Leave through the Commonwealth QCARE is a supportive and team oriented work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer. We welcome staff from all backgrounds and look forward to reading through your resume soon! Please send a resume to jobs@quincyafterschool.org. Please send documents as a PDF or word document.

Or mail to:

QCARE JOBS, P.O.

Box 82, Quincy, MA 02170 Or Fax to:

QCARE JOBS, 617-773-4265

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• First Aid & CPR Certification (QCARE will coordinate training if needed)
• Ability to constantly position self in order to visually supervise children in care at all times; including ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Ability to spend at least half of the day moving or standing and may be required to remain stationary in a seated position while supervising children in care.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds in all directions and be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to provide homework support or coaching in areas like group games
• Experience working with children in a childcare setting is a plus
• Classroom management skills and ability to handle behavior management is a plus
• Special education or teaching experience is a plus
• Understanding of childhood development and early childhood education is a plus
• Familiarity with Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Regulations is a plus

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $17.50 per hour

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Quincy, MA 02170 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Quincy, MA 02170: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person