Assistant Group Leader

Jan 7, 2026 | Employment-Full Time, Employment-Part Time

Assistant Group Leader

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Be at least 16 years of age and actively enrolled in an approved EEC vocational program in Early Childhood Education or must be 18 years of age with a High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Have the personal qualities to work with school-age children under supervision. and the ability to relate well to children, parents, staff and the community in which the children live: bi-lingual where appropriate.
  • Relates well with children and staff.Able to successfully complete a Background Record Check.
  • Must be First-Aid and CPR Certified and meet the EEC health care requirements.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  • Cooperates with Group Leader in planning. implementing and evaluating program activities.
  • Assumes full responsibility for the group and the program in the absence of the Group Leader.
  • Keeps the designated spaces, equipment and supplies clean and in order.
  • Plans and arranges all necessary materials for daily activities in conjunction with the Group Leader.
  • Provides care and protection for all children in the Center.
  • Accesses community and program resources to help develop the SACC program.
  • Maintains program records as required.
  • Attends staff and parent meetings. as scheduled.
  • Participate in parent conferences, as scheduled.
  • Communicates with the Site Coordinator, or other designated persons, pertinent information with regard to families and children.
  • Maintains a sound positive working relationship with parents, staff, and other adults within the Center.

ACCOUNTABILITY: To the Group Leader/Site Coordinator

Job Type: Part Time/ Full Time

Part-Time (15 hours school year) – Full Time (40 hours vacations/holidays)

Pay: $17.34 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Springfield, MA 01118: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work. (Required)

LOCATION: Christian Life Center/ King Street, Springfield, MA – (In person)

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 Sobran E-mail: msobran@startatsquareone.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 Square One, 186 William Street, Springfield 01105. You may e-mail your resume or cover letter to Squareonejobs@sdn.org

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