Group Leader and Assistant Group Leader

Join our afterschool team!Please see below for more information about our program and benefits that we offer including PAID health dental and vision insurance for Group Leaders! This position begins August 25th 2025 and continues for the 2025-2026 school Driscoll Extended Day Program (DEDP) is a private non-profit afterschool program that operates within the Driscoll School building in Brookline MA. We provide a nurturing and fun after school environment for children in Pre-K Kindergarten and up through the 5th Grade. Our daily schedule includes both structured programming such as arts and crafts sports science drama and special events as well as unstructured hang-out time. We strive to promote the social and emotional development of the children by helping them gain self-confidence and build positive relationships decision-making abilities conflict resolution skills and independence. We promote an environment that celebrates diversity and respects individual offers:- A great group of kids and returning staff members- A team teaching approach and a supportive work environment- Excellent benefits including paid health insurance (must meet minimum weekly hour limit) paid time off option to open retirement account after one year of employment etc.- Easy access to public transportation (Washington Square)- Competitive salaries starting at $21 (for Assistant Group Leaders) and $23 (for Group Leaders) in school age classroomsWe are seeking applicants with:- Experience working with children in grades kindergarten-5th grade in a structured recreational setting. (Afterschool program and/or camp experience is valued!)- Enthusiasm creativity positive attitude initiative strong work ethic flexibility- Experience and interest in planning and running a variety of group activities such as arts and crafts gym/outdoor games science drama etc.- Commitment to quality and the desire to make a difference for children and families.- Experience and interest in team teaching- Ability to make a commitment for the entire 25-26 school yearSchedule requirements: (23 hours/week):- Monday through Thursday 2:00pm-6:15pm- Friday 1:15pm-6:15pm (due to public school early release schedule)- Wednesday availability to stay for a one hour (paid) professional development meeting 6:15pm-7: requirements for DEDP Group and Assistant Group Leaders:- Supervise a group of children throughout the day in a variety of settings - Build and maintain relationships with parents and families of studentsJob requirements for DEDP Group Leaders:- Responsible for designing and implementing activities for students including projects (arts & crafts STEM cooking etc) active games and recurring topical clubs for studentsDEDP is an equal opportunity employer. Employees will be recruited employed and promoted based on their qualifications and capabilities without regard to race color religion national origin disability marital status sexual orientation gender or education:Bachelors or Associates degree for Group Leader positionsPreferred experience:Working with school-age children in a structured recreational environment for at least 1 yearIF YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL WITH AN ATTACHED RESUME TO