Extended Care and Learning Senior Group Leader Preschool

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F/T Extended Care and Learning Senior Group Leader Preschool

• Position Type:
  Extended Care & Learning Program/ Senior Group Leader
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Date Available:
  
  immediately

Farmington Extended Care & Learning Seeking a Senior Group Leader for Farmington Collaborative Preschool

This is a full time, full year position (7:00am - 3:30pm) with the Beforeand After School Program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (Human Development, Education, Recreation, etc.)
• 1 year experience working with children (minimum)
• CPR & First Aid and Epi-pen current. If not current must be obtained with in one month

Professional

Qualifications:

• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Working knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Effectively supervise small/large groups of children
• Assume Site Supervisor responsibilities, as outlined in training in the event of a Site Supervisor absence.
• Have effective communication skills, written and verbal with both children and adults.
• Be able to develop behavior management systems for large groups and individual students as needed.
• Be enthusiastic and creative in carrying out program activities

SALARY
:
Hourly rate: $23.00 - $23.34 depending on experience and education

BENEFITS:

• Eligible for Health, Dental and Vision Insurance  hours annually), $20,000 Life Insurance, LTD
• 8 paid holidays, 10 Vacation days (after 6 month probation period), 15 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Ensure safety of children:
• Follow all EXCL/FCP policies and procedures
• Never leave a child alone
• Proper supervision at all times
• Effective use of space
• Observe unfamiliar people on the grounds and approach them
• Be aware of authorized pick-ups
• Implementation of activities
• Meet with school personnel as needed
• Develop thorough knowledge of program policies/procedures
• Positive interactions with children
• Plan and implement activities for all programs
• Attendance at staff meetings and trainings
• Positive and age appropriate discipline
• Create a safe and welcoming environment for children and adults where they feel comfortable and secure
• Assume equal share of housekeeping duties
• Keeping classroom and other areas neat and organized
• Snack/Project set up and clean up
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Supervisor

* All Farmington EXCL employees are mandated reporters*

The Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.

Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to:
Veronica Ruzek, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT  Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT

Postings current as of 9/10/2026 10:52:08 AM CST.

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