Afterschool Group Leader; Tapestry Job Rutland area,Vermont USA,Education / Teaching

After school Group Leader (Tapestry)

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Job Details

Job : 5945320
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

When the school day ends, Tapestry begins, and we're looking for Group Leaders to inspire youth with rich learning. You'll have your own group of kids and room to be creative. You'll plan the enrichment activities, cheer on each child's progress, and make afternoons something kids look forward to.

What you'll do:

Design and lead enrichment projects at least twice a week that build over time, whether that's STEM, art, cooking, or whatever your group is curious about
Get to know each child and shape activities around their interests
Guide a team of assistants and aides in your classroom
Help with homework, reading, and math in a relaxed, encouraging space
Lead field trips, recess, snack, and dismissal
Share positive moments with families at the end of each day

Why you'll love it:

Afternoon hours that follow the school calendar, plus a 6–7 week full-day summer camp
Your mornings stay free
Ongoing training and professional development, compensated
Creative freedom, backed by a supportive Site Coordinator and administrative team

What you'll bring:

An Associate's degree or equivalent (Bachelor's preferred)
Experience working with kids in a school or childcare setting
CPR/AED/First Aid certification, or willingness to get it
Kindness, patience, and a knack for getting kids excited

Full Job Description

Anticipated

Schedule:

Tapestry follows the school calendar from September to June, with a 6-7-week summer camp. Hours per day are according to school dismissal, exact hours worked and summer program hours to be determined. Additional hours for staff meetings and training as planned by Tapestry.

Requirements:
Associate's Degree or equivalent, preferably a Bachelor's Degree, and experience working with children in the public school or childcare setting that meets CDD/VAE/School standards.

Supervision and Evaluation provided by:
Site Coordinator

Responsibilities

Know and adhere to all safety and emergency procedures (see site specific plans).

Meet with your program's Site Coordinator at least monthly to discuss:

Plans for enrichment activities
Supplies and equipment needed
Challenges and successes of your group
Plans for needed or anticipated logistics
Receive and provide feedback

Plan for and implement all activities and enrichments with your group of children, to include:

Enrichment programs for your group(s) of children two days per week
Plan multiple activities that build on each other over time
Differentiate and personalize learning for each child in your group
Regularly, both formally and informally, survey children for interests
Incorporate voice and choice regularly into enrichment and program times

Actively engage with children during all program times and work to increase student engagement with all enrichment programs and activities.

Engage positively with students who need individual attention.

Participate in and assist with all field trips.

Support students' learning and skill development through homework help, literacy, math, and other activities.

Oversee and guide all volunteers and staff assigned to your classroom.

Contribute to the monthly newsletters.

Arrange for your group to have recess, snack and dismissal.

Manage your site classroom and keep the Site Coordinator informed of any concerns.

When there are visiting teachers, professionals or contracted services coming into your classroom, arrange for the set-up, clean-up and preparing the students for the activity.

Ensure your students are properly and timely dismissed to depart via bus or parent pick-up.

Transition both students and families out of the program each day.

Attend monthly staff meetings and required professional development trainings.

Maintain current CPR/AED/FA certification.

Learn, understand and implement all CDD, VAE and school-based regulations and policies.

Be familiar with and incorporate learning strategies to promote the attainment of Portrait of a Graduate traits by students.

Call the Site Coordinator when sick or unable to work.

Follow additional procedures and updates as identified in staff handbook or memos.

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