Group Leaders​/Trainees​/Substitute Group Leaders​/Trainees MPS Rangers Club; Gr. K-8 Befor

Title

Group Leaders/Trainees & Substitute Group Leaders/Trainees for MPS Rangers Club (Gr. K-8) Before-School and After-School Programs

Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted: 2/18/2026

Before-School:
Mon‑Fri 7:00‑8:15 a.m.
After-School:
Mon‑Fri 2:15‑4:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.
Additional hours may be required for planning and other duties, not to exceed 28 hours per week on average.
Rangers Club runs through the school year, including open houses, professional development days, parent conference day, half days, delayed openings, winter and spring recesses.

Immediately

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior experience as an out-of-school-time, team‑oriented group leader or staff preferred
• Excellent organizational and record‑keeping skills required
• Successful experience working collaboratively with others, preferably educators
• Successful experience working with K-8 students
• Ability to have a flexible schedule
• Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some qualifications
• CPR/First Aid preferred

• Assist coordinators or group leaders in all aspects of the program, including curriculum development, handling supplies and materials, etc.
• Lead or co‑lead program groups
• Meet with coordinators to discuss program/student issues; must be team‑oriented
• Assist with food program and parent drop‑offs and pick‑ups
• Maintain communications with coordinators/group leaders; excellent attendance required
• Assist coordinators in keeping required records and reports accurately and in a timely manner
• Participate in orientations, planning/monthly meetings, workshops, half days, delayed openings, winter & spring recesses, and parent conference days as required by program coordinators/administrators
• Workshops are scheduled for Tuesday, November 4th; attendance required
• Perform other duties as required by Program Coordinator, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Program Manager, Program Manager of Community Programs, or their designee

Submit a signed letter of interest and resume (if new to the program) to:
Methuen Public Schools – Community Programs
Central Administration Building

The Methuen Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. The Methuen Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and ensures that all students and employees have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges and courses of study.