NEDP Assistant Group Leader; Northborough Extended Day Program

NEDP Assistant Group Leader (Northborough Extended Day Program)

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Job : 5325910

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Dec 30, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The Public Schools of Northborough-Southborough

Assistant Group Leader

Northborough Extended Day Program

Job Description

Department: Northborough Extended Day Program

Job Title: Assistant Group Leader

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Group Leader/Site Coordinator/Program Director

The NEDP Assistant Group Leader is a member of a team that is responsible for providing a safe, enriching, and respectful after school childcare community for school aged students in grades K through 5 at one of the four elementary schools in Northborough. The qualifications and specifications of this position include demonstrating the learning and execution of the Department of Early Education and Care regulations and policies, communicating effectively with the Group Leaders, Site Coordinator, staff, and volunteers;

and developing and assisting in implementing program activities. The Assistant Group Leader will be teamed with the Group Leader and/or Site Coordinator.

• Must be at least 16 years of age (a work permit may be required).
• A mature individual who is able to relate well to children and adults.
• Desire to promote the growth and development of students.
• An understanding of positive behavioral approaches and positive youth development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and people skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism with staff, parents/guardians, and participants.
• The capacity to work independently.
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries and engagement skills with a challenging population.
• The ability to empathize with others.
• Experience working with elementary age children is preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Exhibits sensitivity in working with children and families.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• Must be able to pass all background checks (CORI, SORI, DCF, Fingerprinting, etc.)

• Available to work whenever the program is in session also on Early Release Days and occasional full day vacation weeks (onsite 2:15pm-6:15pm daily for Zeh and Proctor Schools and 2:45pm-6:15pm for Lincoln and Peaslee Schools).
• Work with the Group Leader and Site Coordinator in recommending and developing and implementing programs of activities that support sports, games, math, science, arts and humanities, language, honesty, friendship, respect, caring, confidence, courage, sharing, cooperation, kindness, and empathy.
• Assist with and co‑facilitate activities.
• Help to set up at the beginning of the program and clean up at the end of the day.
• Supervise and engage with children during activities.
• Establish a good rapport with families and provide feedback on child’s experiences in the program.
• Ensure the spaces used by the group are left clean and organized.
• Utilize positive behavior management techniques.
• Provide high‑quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for students.
• Assist in the general preparation and housekeeping of the environment.
• Be adaptable to changes in programming.
• Ensure order within the groups at all times, including snack and activity times.
• Know and follow all emergency procedures associated with the program.
• Promote an atmosphere that encourages healthy and productive learning and play and fosters positive self‑esteem in children.
• Treat all students and colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Be culturally competent and provide an inclusive environment for all learners and colleagues.
• Assist the group leader and site coordinator with execution of age‑appropriate activities on a daily basis.
• Attend mandatory monthly meetings and Professional Development Trainings (as needed).
• Maintain high standards of professional ethics and confidentiality.
• Maintain high standards in all interactions with children,…