MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
High School Degree or equivalent PLUS one to three years of demonstrated experience leading, guiding, and planning children’s educational and recreational activities; OR any equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Must have First Aid and CPR certifications or the ability to acquire certifications within three months of hire.
- Must be able to successfully pass CORI and SORI screens and SAFIS fingerprinting.
- Continued employment is contingent upon completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Safety, and other trainings as required by the local town or state.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Experience in creating educational and recreational curricula.
- Knowledgeable about child development, motivational, and child psychology techniques.
Pay - $15.00 per hour. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Work-study preferred, but not mandatory. Please contact Grace Marczuk via email at Marczukg@amherstma.gov or call (413) 259-3177. To view the full job description and qualifications and to apply visit https://amherstma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1089
The Town enjoys a long tradition of active, participatory, & professional government, and seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community.
