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The Community House
After School Program Assistant and Group Leaders
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$41,845 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
We're Looking for Someone Who Is...Fun, energetic, and enthusiasticImaginative and creativeWarm, patient, and supportiveProfessional and dependableHardworking and dedicatedA positive role modelFlexible and collaborativePassionate about helping children succeedCommitted to building community connectionsInvested in creating a welcoming environment where every child feels valued and includedThe Community House is seeking energetic, caring, and dependable Group Leaders and Assistant Group Leaders to join our high-quality, Early Education and Care state-licensed after-school program serving children in Kindergarten through Grade 5.Our program provides a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment where children build friendships, develop confidence, explore their interests, and enjoy meaningful experiences after the school day. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, imaginative, supportive, and committed to creating positive experiences for every child.
If you enjoy working with children, value teamwork, and want to make a lasting impact in this community, we encourage you to apply.
ResponsibilitiesProvide direct supervision and care for children in an EEC-licensed after-school program.
Plan and lead engaging activities including Foster a positive, inclusive environment that promotes friendship, cooperation, kindness, and respect.
Support children's social-emotional growth by modeling positive communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
Build meaningful relationships with children, families, coworkers, and the Hamilton-Wenham community.
Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming environment.
Communicate professionally with families and staff.
Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team while demonstrating initiative and flexibility.
Safety & EEC Responsibilities (trainings included)As an educator in our Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensed program, staff are expected to: Maintain active supervision of children at all times using appropriate sight and sound supervision.
Follow all Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations, health and safety policies, and program procedures.
Conduct regular attendance counts and ensure accurate child sign-in/sign-out procedures.
Maintain required staff-to-child ratios at all times.
Follow emergency preparedness procedures, including evacuation, lockdown, and emergency response plans.
Recognize and report safety concerns immediately.
Serve as a mandated reporter in accordance with Massachusetts law.
Promote safe indoor and outdoor play while ensuring proper use of equipment and materials.
If you enjoy working with children, value teamwork, and want to make a lasting impact in this community, we encourage you to apply.
ResponsibilitiesProvide direct supervision and care for children in an EEC-licensed after-school program.
Plan and lead engaging activities including Foster a positive, inclusive environment that promotes friendship, cooperation, kindness, and respect.
Support children's social-emotional growth by modeling positive communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
Build meaningful relationships with children, families, coworkers, and the Hamilton-Wenham community.
Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming environment.
Communicate professionally with families and staff.
Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team while demonstrating initiative and flexibility.
Safety & EEC Responsibilities (trainings included)As an educator in our Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensed program, staff are expected to: Maintain active supervision of children at all times using appropriate sight and sound supervision.
Follow all Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations, health and safety policies, and program procedures.
Conduct regular attendance counts and ensure accurate child sign-in/sign-out procedures.
Maintain required staff-to-child ratios at all times.
Follow emergency preparedness procedures, including evacuation, lockdown, and emergency response plans.
Recognize and report safety concerns immediately.
Serve as a mandated reporter in accordance with Massachusetts law.
Promote safe indoor and outdoor play while ensuring proper use of equipment and materials.