School Age Childcare Group Leader (Lead Teacher)

**Make a Difference After the School Bell Rings!** Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive beyond the classroom? Join **East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP)** as a **Teacher Lead (School Age Childcare Group Leader)** and become a key part of an engaging, supportive after-school experience where every day brings new opportunities to inspire young minds! ## **Job Description** As a Teacher Lead, you will take the lead in designing a fun, safe, and enriching out-of-school-time (OST) environment for elementary-aged students in the Champion Childcare Program at Pell Elementary School. You’ll guide daily learning experiences, foster positive relationships with students and families, and help shape a nurturing space that supports both academic success and social-emotional growth. Working closely with the Champion Childcare Coordinator and OST leadership, you’ll also ensure all activities align with organizational goals, state regulations, and EBCAP’s mission to empower families and strengthen communities. ### Key Responsibilities **Student Support & Engagement** - Design and implement engaging monthly lesson plans and thematic activities - Create a structured daily routine that includes homework assistance, literacy and math enrichment, outdoor play, and creative exploration - Provide individualized support to students, including those needing additional academic or behavioral assistance - Promote positive behavior by guiding students to set goals and make responsible choices - Ensure a safe, supervised environment at all times **Family Engagement & Communication** - Build strong partnerships with families, serving as a key liaison between school and after-school programming - Encourage family involvement and participation in program initiatives - Collaborate with school staff and other programs to support student success **Program Quality & Compliance** - Maintain accurate documentation of activities, student progress, and program operations - Support licensing, accreditation, and quality improvement initiatives - Collaborate with leadership and external partners (e.g., DHS, BrightStars) to enhance program delivery - Contribute to the development and refinement of program policies and procedures **Collaboration & Leadership** - Supervise and guide Teacher Assistants in daily classroom activities - Foster positive working relationships with school faculty and staff - Support community partnerships and program coordination efforts - Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support program success ### Skills, Knowledge and Expertise **Skills** - Strong classroom leadership and youth engagement abilities - Effective communication with students, families, and colleagues - Organizational and multitasking skills in a dynamic environment - Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities - Ability to collaborate across teams and community partners - Commitment to creating inclusive and supportive environments for all children ### E**ducation & Experience (as required by RI DHS Childcare Regulations)** Candidates must meet **one** of the following: - High School Diploma with vocational childcare training + 2 years supervised experience **OR** - High School Diploma/GED + 3 years supervised experience **OR** - Child Development Associate (CDA) + 1 year supervised experience **OR** - 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education (or related field) + 3 months supervised experience **OR** - Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services, Recreation, or a related field ### **Additional Knowledge Areas** - Understanding of child development and age-appropriate learning practices - Familiarity with youth development strategies and behavior management techniques - Awareness of community resources and support services