The Salvation Army’s Chelsea Corps is hiring a Group Leader and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location:  Chelsea, MA

Pay Range:  $16/hr

Under supervision of the Kids Club Director and Site Coordinator, the group leader plans, prepares, and implements the day-to-day activities of the children enrolled in the program.  This position is full-time during school vacation weeks and over the summer months.

Education Requirements

Must be at least18 years of age and meet one of the following OCCS sets of requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s Degree, and have three months of experience working with school age children; or
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and have six months of experience working with school age children including three months of supervised experience at a school age child care program, or
• Have nine (9) months experience with school age children including three months supervised experience at a school age childcare

Work Experience

• See education requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to plan, prepare, and implement the day-to-day activities
• Responsible for assuring a high level and enthusiasm when working with thechildren
• Responsible for working with the Site Coordinator and other staff to assure the safety  of the children enrolled in the program
• Ability to communicate any and all problems or concerns to the Site Coordinator,who will inform the Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meets the children at the designed area and accompanies them to the
• Creates an attractive atmosphere relevant to the goals and objectives of the  
• Provides supervision and general childcare during the hours of  
• Plans, prepares and carries out activities for the children in the cooperation with the Site Coordinator 
• Responsible for assuring a high level of interest and enthusiasm when working with the  
• Assists with the evening cleanup of the day care  
• Conducts special duties as assigned or
• Assists with the preparation of daily snacks and  
• Participates in First Aid, CPR and other OCCS required Applies for the School Transport license in accordance with the Massachusetts State Law for transporting children.
• Assures the safe dismissal of all children and the closing of the
• 'AJI staff is responsible for staying until the end of the day# 5:30 H you need to leave early# special arrangements MUST be made in advance and approved by the Administrator. 
• The Group Leader will work the following schedule:
• 1:30pm- 5:30 Monday through Friday during the school year
• 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday during school vacations & Summer Camp
• Early dismissal days times will be arranged

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.