Part-Time After School Group Leaders (6010)

Westborough Public Schools

3217000 Westborough Community Education Programs - Westborough, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Westborough Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5927541

Application Deadline:

Oct 31, 2026 6:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Oct 1, 2026

Job Description

The Westborough Public Schools Community Education Program (WCE), seeks three (3) dynamic Group Leaders to join our caring

After-school staff will begin in the 2026-2027 school year.

Monday through Friday, 3.5 - 4 hour shift between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm

The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity, and wellness are our core values. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high-quality services for our diverse students and their families. We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 49% Students of Color and 51% White students. We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

Job Title:

Group Leader

Reports to: Director of Community Ed and Site Coordinator

Department:

WCE Staff

Work Year:

2026-2027 school year

FSLA status: non-exempt, hourly pay

Job Goal

The Group Leader provides direct supervision of a group of students at the Community Education After School program site. The mission of the Community Education program is to provide safe, high-quality full-day programming to Westborough students in Kindergarten through sixth grade. The Community Education program operates from 2 pm to 6:00 pm, depending on the site.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years old

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

CORI, SORI and Fingerprinting:

All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI, SORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.

Specialized Knowledge Preferred:

CPR and First Aid certified preferred

Child growth and development

cultural proficiency

social-emotional learning

Preferred Experience:

At least one year of experience working with children ages 4-12, preferably in an after-school or group setting

Experience working in a diverse public school setting Experience with students with special abilities, including students with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges

Experience with English Language Learners

Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Plan, lead, participate, and supervise a range of activities in indoor/outdoor settings

Work and interact with students of all ages and diverse populations

Take direction and follow through on tasks without supervision

Multi-task, be self-directed, flexible, independent worker, be proactive, and take initiative

Be punctual, reliable, and ensure regular attendance

Able to travel to other sites to provide staff coverage

Create a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment Partner and collaborate with other WCEP staff

Communicate clearly and effectively with children and adults

Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

CENTRAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

(MAY

INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

):

Direct, organize, and supervise a group of students throughout daily activities and interact/engage with students during activities

Work with the Site Coordinator to plan and implement developmentally-appropriate activities that support academic, social, and/or emotional development

Maintain high standards of health, safety, and cleanliness in all activities

Be a positive role model for students and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and other school and program staff

Maintain communications with the Site Coordinator, including reporting all injuries, incidents, and student concerns accurately and promptly

Provide students with clear and consistent expectations for behavior

Attend staff meetings and participate in required training

Complies with federal, state, and district regulations and policies as outlined in the Westborough Public Schools Employee Handbook and the Community Ed Handbook

Any other relative duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits:

This position is not benefits-eligible.

The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Position Type:

2. Part-Time "Permanent"