Group Leader, Childcare Professional

4 weeks ago


Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States South Middlesex Opportu Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Group Leader to join our childcare team at South Middlesex Opportu. As a Group Leader, you will be responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences that engage the whole child in our childcare program.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a working knowledge of SMOC Child Care philosophy and all regulations and performance standards applicable to the assigned classroom.
  • Support the classroom team in planning, preparing, and implementing a successful learning environment that supports and challenges each child's development.
  • Participate in opportunities for staff growth and development.
  • Communicate regularly with the supervisor and share all pertinent information as quickly as possible.
  • Observe and record children's behavior for the purpose of assessing skills and planning appropriately to meet individual and group needs.
  • Assess classroom needs for equipment, materials, and supplies and report to the lead teacher and/or supervisor.
  • Maintain the space, equipment, materials, and supplies in a safe, clean, and orderly fashion.
  • Assist in providing accurate and timely reports, record keeping, and other documentation required for the assigned classroom.
  • Maintain strict adherence to health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Attend all required staff meetings, workshops, trainings, committee meetings, and parent functions.
  • Contribute to a positive, supportive relationship by maintaining contact with families through phone calls, conferences, arrivals and departures, and family volunteer opportunities.
  • Designated mandated reporter.
  • Mandated Reporter training on filing 51A's - all staff are mandated reporters.
  • Actively supervise children.
  • Maintain accurate attendance and the whereabouts of all children under your care at all times.
  • Engage all children and parents by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
  • Attend and participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
  • Maintain confidentiality of program, employee, and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
  • Ensure full compliance with program/department, EEC, agency, and/or funder requirements, as well as SMOC policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • EEC Group Leader qualified evidenced by EEC experience verification forms.
  • Experience working with school-age children.
  • Must be comfortable working with diverse backgrounds and able to effectively communicate with children, families, and co-workers.
  • Bi-lingual a plus.
  • Must be or become certified in CPR and first aid within the time frame required by EEC licensing.

Organizational Relationship:

  • Directly reports to the School Age program manager.
  • Direct reports of this position are none.

Physical Requirements:

  • Lifting of children - up to 30 lbs.
  • Proof of physical exam within the last year determining good health and meeting all EEC requirements.
  • Physically able to perform CPR including 1) ability to get on the floor, 2) ability to give an effective breath (making the chest rise) and 3) ability to give effective chest compressions.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed indoors and outdoors on most days regardless of the weather. As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Group Leader will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services or the Department of Early Education & Care. A successful background check is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

Monday - Friday between 7:00am - 6:00pm

40 hours per week



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