Assistant Group Leader ; After School, Before School or Afternoon Program

Assistant Group Leader 2025-25 (After School, Before School or Wednesday Afternoon Program)

Concord Recreation is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated individuals who love working with children for our After school Program. The Assistant Group Leader works under the supervision of the Group Leaders and Site Coordinators and is responsible for the nurturing and development of each child enrolled. Staff that are hired to work in the Concord Recreation School Age Childcare Programs will have access to ongoing training, competitive compensation, and special discount rates for employee's children.

Pay range: $15.00 - $17.75/hour; starting pay based on qualifications. This is an hourly, part-time position. Up to 18 hours.

This is a 10-month school year position following the Concord Public School calendar from late August until mid-June. After School

Hours:

M TTh F 3P-6P, W 12P-6P. Before School

Hours:

M-F 7:30A-9A. Excludes school vacation weeks, professional days and holidays. Flexible Schedule available;
After School and Before School positions can be combined.

Applications will continue to be accepted and may be considered until the positions are filled. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application. We value diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

The Town of Concord, MA is an EEO Employer. We value diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

The Assistant Group Leader works under the supervision of the Group Leaders and Site Coordinators and is responsible for the nurturing and development of each child enrolled. Assistant group leaders help with the supervision and management of students in grades K-5 in the program while helping maintain a classroom/group in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the Concord Recreation School Age Childcare Programs.

• Implement curriculum, meeting the social-emotional, physical and intellectual needs of the children based on the goals, philosophy and general curriculum plan of the After School and Before School Program.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging for all students and staff.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of weekly activity plans with support from the Site Coordinator and Group Leaders.
• Assist with preparation of snacks and other program functions (e.g. clean-up, mealtime, transitions, etc.).
• Provide positive role-modeling, reinforcement and assist with behavior guidance when necessary.
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings and professional development training, as required by EEC and the Childcare Manager.
• Attend conferences and workshops to achieve personal goals and promote professional growth and to meet professional development goals.
• Show awareness of specific individual health plans and comply with plans, including required training (EPI pen administration, insulin pump operation, etc.).
• Exhibit knowledge about and adhere to program policies and procedures, including those for emergencies, medication administration, suspected abuse/neglect and referrals.
• Operate the classroom/site in compliance with EEC regulations, DOE Standards and QRIS requirements.
• Comply with personnel policies of the Town of Concord, Concord Recreation and EEC/Childcare Programs.

• Must be 16 years of age and have at least a high school diploma (work permit needed for under 18).
• Must have a suitable BRC.
• Must meet EEC work experience and education requirements for Site Coordinator Qualifications.
• Bachelor Degree in Education or related field, preferred.
• Must have completed EEC Essentials Training.
• Must comply with EEC Background Records Check regulations and Professional Qualification Registry requirements.
• Must complete a staff orientation.

• Ability to work in a high-energy environment with children in grades K-5.
• Working knowledge of child development and teaching strategies.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the physical demands (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

Employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk and hear. Uses hands to finger, handles, feels or operates objects, tools or controls and reaches with hands and arms as in picking up paper, files and other common office objects. Employee may infrequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 60 pounds such as tools and supplies, etc.

Operates computer, printer, video display terminal, keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier, facsimile…