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METHUEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

VACANCY NOTICE

THE AVAILABILITY OF THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON SUFFICIENT FUNDING AND ENROLLMENT

TITLE:  Group Leaders/GL Trainees for MPS Rangers Club Summer Program(Gr. K-8)

Summer Prog. days/hours: varies between M-F, 7:00am-5:00pm; Planned 7-week program - June 24 - August 9. Additional hours for orientation, planning, and as needed by the Program Coordinators, Program Manager, and/or the Director of Community Programs may be required; Hours not to exceed 29 hours/week on average.

DATE OF OPENING:  Immediately After 2023-2024 MPS School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required; Trainees must be at least high school juniors or seniors

• Prior experience as RC or out-of-school-time group leader or staff preferred

• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills, and attendance record

• Successful experience working collaboratively with others, preferably educators

• Successful experience working with K-8 students

• Ability to have a flexible schedule; must be available through end of program/summer

• Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above qualifications; must have positive attitude

• CPR/First Aid preferred

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist coordinators in all aspects of the program for K-8 students, e.g., development of program curriculum, handling supplies and materials, cleaning-up, etc.

• Lead summer prog. activities through end of summer program, as directed & scheduled by coords.

• Responsible for students at Cedardale Groveland and other field trips, if scheduled

• Assist with food program and parent drop-offs & pick-ups

• Attend professional workshops & training sessions, & must fulfill job commitment, as rqd. by prog.

• Meet with the coordinators to discuss program/student issues

• Maintain communications with coordinators; excellent attendance required

• Assist coordinators in keeping required records and reports accurately and in a timely manner

• Participate in planning meetings and submit notes of each to coordinators

• Perform other duties as required by Program Coordinator, Asst. Coordinators, or the Program Manager and Director of Community Programs

SALARY:   $15 - $20/hr. depending upon education & experience

Closing Date:  Until positions are filled

APPLICATIONS: Complete MPS district application

INTERVIEWS BY INVITATION ONLY

THE METHUEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SERVICE PROVIDER

The Methuen Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and ensures that all students and employees have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges and courses of study.