Square One
Job Posting

Job Posting #: 0119

Date of Posting:                   Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Posting Expires:                  Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Job Location:                       King Street School Age Program

Job Title: Group Leader

Normal Work Week:           17.5 hours per week; Monday-Friday

Base Salary:                       $10.06

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Please see attached job description.

Internal Applicants:  If you are applying for a position internally, you must make sure you inform your immediate Supervisor or Director of your intent.   Failure to comply with this process may result in the loss of internal candidate status.   Please contact Mary-Jane Carter at 959 Main Street, 1st floor, Springfield, MA  01103 or by phone at (413) 858-3117;

E-mail: mjcarter@startatsquare.org All internal applicants must apply by contacting the Human Resource Dept. within (10) ten working days of the date of the actual posting.   

External Applicants: Please apply in person or by mailing in your resume and cover letter to 959 Main Street, 1^st floor, Springfield, MA 01103. You may e-mail your resume or cover letter to mjcarter@startatsquareone.org

Square One is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Employer. 

SPRINGFIELD DAY NURSERY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: School-Age Child Care (SACC) Group Leader

Qualifications:

1. Be at least 18 years of age, have an Associates Degree with six months half-time experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years half-time experiences working with children.

2. Have the personal qualities to work with school-age children under supervision, and the ability to relate well to parents, staff and the community the children live in; bi-lingual where appropriate.

3. Meet required health standards; physical exams and produce negative Mantoux test.

Responsibilities:

1. Cooperates with Coordinator in planning, implementing and evaluating program activities.

2. Assumes full responsibility for the group and the program in the absence of the Coordinator.

3. Keeps the designated spaces, equipment and supplies clean and in order.

4. Plans and arranges all necessary materials for daily activities.

5. Provides care and protection for all children in the Center.

6. Accesses community and program resources to help develop the SACC program.

7. Maintains program records as required.

8. Attends staff and parent meetings, as required.

9. Communicates with the Site Coordinator, or other designated persons, pertinent information with regard to families and children.

10. Maintains a sound, positive working relationship with parents, staff and other adults within the Center.

11. Reports any problems or concerns immediately to Center/Program Director and/or other designated person in charge.

Accountability:

To the Site Coordinator

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Signature Date

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