Group Leader - Dorchester, United States - Uphams Corner Health Center

    Uphams Corner Health Center
    Uphams Corner Health Center Dorchester, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Location
    500 Columbia Rd - Dorchester, MA

    Description

    POSITION: Group Leader- SACC Program

    REPORTS TO: Site Coordinator

    STATUS: School Year, Part time,

    Benefit level (after six months probationary period)

    Reports directly to the Site Coordinator.

    Before School hours: 7-9:30 / After School hours: Depends on site

    Responsibilities:
    • Provide direct supervision to a group of up to 13 school age children grades K1 - 5th, providing for their physical and emotional safety and well being at all times;
    • Work with Site Coordinator and other program staff to plan and implement a well-rounded fun curriculum for the site, including teaching a literacy, math & health curriculum, supervising & tutoring homework.
    • Support specialists in music, art, dance, and chess, culminating in a two performance showcases (December and June). Lead specialist activity blocks if specialist is absent;
    • Plan and implement other daily group activities as needed showing initiative and creativity, including vacation weeks and holiday program days;
    • Help monitor, document, and file group attendance each day;
    • Help monitor, support and document homework each day;
    • With the Site Coordinator, make sure all program policies, rules, and regulations are enforced;
    • Attend staff meetings and training sessions as requested and as required;
    • Make daily contact with parents when they pick up their children to share accomplishments of the children and advise of upcoming events;
    • Work in a team effort with the Site Coordinator, program staff, and other BSCC staff;
    • Whatever else is deemed necessary for the good of the program.
    Qualifications

    Qualifications:

    1. Previous experience with a minimum of 1-year experience working with school age children;
    2. Must meet all EEC licensing requirements for Group Leader;
    3. Must be dependable and trust-worthy,
    4. Must be compassionate and sensitive to the needs of children, parents, and coworkers;
    5. Must have experience working with a diverse group;
    6. High school diploma required; Associates degree preferred or college credits;
    7. Spanish Speaking a plus.