Assistant Group Leader (Part-time) in Needham, Massachusetts at TOBIN BEAUDET SCHOOLS INC

Tobin Beaudet Schools is seeking a warm, reliable Assistant Group Leader to support our school-age program. This part-time role focuses on creating a safe, engaging environment for children while collaborating closely with colleagues and maintaining strong communication with families. The Assistant Group Leader assists the Group Leader in facilitating daily activities, ensures consistent supervision, and upholds all safety and regulatory standards.

Who We Are

Our program provides a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment where children learn through exploration, creativity, and meaningful relationships. We value teacher voice, collaboration, and a child-centered approach. Our programs are licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and accredited by the Council on Accreditation.

What will you be engaged in day-to-day?

• Maintain and value the professional culture; ensure a developmentally appropriate understanding of school aged children.
• Contribute to the established school wide open communication. Consult with your team regarding daily schedule, individual children and parent needs.
• Ensure families feel welcome and well oriented to the program when dropping off or picking up their child.
• Communicate with your team on a regular basis, keeping them informed of all activity within the school relating to general business, children, faculty and parents.
• Report facility, inventory, equipment, and supply needs as required. Assist in the safe operations to include sanitary bathrooms, kitchens and classrooms; follow posted evacuation plan in each classroom.
• Participate in required training programs, conferences, courses or other aspects of professional growth.
• Attend regular faculty meetings.
• Maintain Department of Early Education and Care compliance, COA, and QRIS; report to the Executive Director any potential non-compliances in a timely way. Meet with the Department of Early Education and Care licensor as needed. Communicate with the Director and the School Street team regarding EEC/COA/QRIS regulations on a regular basis.
• Serve as a mandated reporter, reporting any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the Directors for follow-through.

Qualifications that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Working towards High School Diploma, High School Diploma, or Undergraduate degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Warm, engaging presence with the ability to build positive relationships.
• High attention to detail with strong follow-through.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and collaborative in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; willingness to learn additional platforms.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Flexibility and willingness to assist colleagues and support multiple classrooms.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including lifting up to 35 lbs., climbing stairs, and active play.

Why Work at Tobin Beaudet?

• Paid 1/2 hour break on work days over 6 hours
• Children transition as a class annually
• 13 Paid holidays

We offer a competitive hourly rate based on education and experience, ranging from $17.00 to $22.00 per hour, along with a comprehensive full-time benefits package. Benefits include medical and dental insurance with optional vision coverage, 13 paid holidays per year, a 401(k) retirement plan, short-term disability insurance, a 50% childcare discount, significant paid professional development opportunities, and paid time off that increases with tenure. Our school is a professional, friendly, and family-oriented organization that values collaboration and a strong team-teaching approach. If you love working with young children and are excited to be part of a small, supportive, and engaged team, we would love to meet you. To learn more about Tobin Beaudet Schools, check us out online: www.tobinbeaudet.com.

We put the needs of the children first!!