Part-Time Group Leaders, WCEP

Group Leader

The Westborough Public Schools Community Education Program (WCEP) seeks three dynamic group leaders to join our caring after-school staff starting in the  school year. Monday through Friday, 3.5 - 4 hour shift between 2:30 pm and 6:00 pm.

The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity, and wellness are our core values.

• We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 54% students of color and 46% white students.
• We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

Reports to:

Director of Community Ed and Site Coordinator

Department: WCEP Staff

Work year:  school year

FSLA status: non-exempt, hourly pay

Job goal:
The group leader provides direct supervision of a group of students at the Community Education After School program site. The mission of the Community Education program is to provide safe, high-quality full-day programming to Westborough students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The Community Education program operates from 2 pm to 6:00 pm, depending on the site.

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• CORI, SORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.
• Specialized Knowledge Preferred:
• CPR and First Aid certified preferred
• Child growth and development
• Cultural proficiency
• Social-emotional learning

• At least one year of experience working with children ages 4-12, preferably in an after-school or group setting
• Experience working in a diverse public school setting
• Experience with students with special abilities, including students with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges
• Experience with English Language Learners

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Plan, lead, participate, and supervise a range of activities in indoor/outdoor settings
• Work and interact with students of all ages and diverse populations
• Take direction and follow through on tasks without supervision
• Multi-task, be self-directed, flexible, independent worker, be proactive, and take initiative
• Be punctual, reliable, and ensure regular attendance
• Able to travel to other sites to provide staff coverage
• Create a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment
• Partner and collaborate with other WCEP staff
• Communicate clearly and effectively with children and adults
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

• Direct, organize, and supervise a group of students throughout daily activities and interact/engage with students during activities
• Work with the Site Coordinator to plan and implement developmentally-appropriate activities that support academic, social, and/or emotional development
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and cleanliness in all activities
• Be a positive role model for students and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and other school and program staff
• Maintain communications with the Site Coordinator, including reporting all injuries, incidents, and student concerns accurately and promptly
• Provide students with clear and consistent expectations for behavior
• Attend staff meetings and participate in required training
• Complies with federal, state, and district regulations and policies as outlined in the Westborough Public Schools Employee Handbook and the Community Ed Handbook
• Any other relative duties as assigned.

Salary and benefits:
This position is not benefits-eligible.

The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.