Level 1 - Assistant Group Leader

About The Community Group (TCG)

The Community Group (TCG) is a private non-profit organization, based in Lawrence, MA whose mission is to create, manage, and nurture high-quality programs focused on education and related services that support families. TCG was founded in 1970 as the Community Day Care Center of Lawrence, a preschool with an enrollment of 20 children, since inception we have grown to an agency that manages: a successful charter public school, education and care programs dedicated to the healthy development of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children, a robust out-of-school time enrichment program, resources that facilitate access to early education and care for families, including a Child Care Resource and Referral program, and a training and workforce development program to help shape the next generation of educators. 

About Community Kids Place

The Community Group (TCG) operates eight Community Kids Place (CKP) Out-of-School Time (OST) programs in Lawrence and Methuen, serving over 400 students in partnership with local school districts. CKP provides high-quality enrichment opportunities during the school year and summer, including field trips, project-based learning, collaboration with community partners, and extended time with school-day teachers. Aligned with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) 21st Century Community Learning Centers model, the program focuses on academic and social-emotional growth. All CKP sites are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, ensuring a safe, high-quality learning environment.

Role Summary

As an Assistant Group Leader at CKP, you can gain experience in a fun and enriching environment. This position is ideal for high school students or any professional who is interested in developing classroom, youth development or mentoring skills. An ideal candidate will believe in the overall mission of TCG and serve as a leader to young students.

Schedule: Part-time hours during the school-year 2:00pm-6:00pm, and full-time during school and summer vacations between 7:30am-5:30pm.

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Provide a positive, safe, fun, and memorable quality experience to all children and families involved in TCG’s afterschool and summer programs;

• Provide a physically and emotionally safe and fun environment for children to thrive;

• Encourage children to participate in all activities and realize their full potential;

• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to children enrolled;

• Assist in maintaining and updating children’s health, safety and emergency records;

• Maintain an attitude of flexibility and assist the Site Coordinator/Director/Assistant Director in immediate and necessary tasks;

• Participate in staff meetings, parent meetings, workshops and on-going trainings;

• Complete all required certifications; and

• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years old;

• Creative and fun personality to implement curriculum and activities;

• Evidence of physical examination within one year prior to employment;

• Evidence of immunizations against Measles, Mumps and Rubella; and

• Maintain current infant/child CPR and First Aid Certification.

• Successful completion of CORI, SORI and fingerprint scan in accordance with regulations set forth by the Department of Early Education and Care prior to employment;

Compensation Statement

At The Community Group, we are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices that reflect our values and mission. The posted salary range represents our good-faith estimate of pay for this position at the time of posting. Placement within this range will be determined using fair, non-discriminatory factors, including skills, experience, and competencies. Our compensation practices are regularly reviewed to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act.

EEO Statement / Commitment to Diversity

The Community Group is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law.  We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

E-Verify Notice

The Community Group participates in the E-Verify program to determine the immigration and work-eligibility status of prospective employees. Please refer to theNotice of E-Verify Participation and theRight to Workdocuments for more information.