Group Leader - Assistant

South Shore YMCA • Quincy, MA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Afterschool Assistant Group Leader helps implement classroom curriculum, provides homework assistance, and supports a safe, healthy, engaging, and nurturing Afterschool environment. This opening serves the Quincy area, covering Clifford H. Marshall Elementary School, Germantown Neighborhood Center, and Hale Family Afterschool. Days are full of hands-on engagement, after-school homework help, gross motor play, and arts and crafts.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Reliable transportation required, comfortable and able to work across more than one location as needed.
• Must pass background check: EEC background check including fingerprinting.
• Knowledge of EEC regulations.
• Strong relationship-building skills with staff, children, families, and volunteers; positive, professional approach to family needs.
• EEC Professional Development requirements; PQ Registry current, reflecting all PD hours, trainings, and college-level coursework.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with school-age children and EEC regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing programs meeting EEC/HEPA/QRIS/CACFP standards and children's needs; help accommodate children with disabilities per EEC and ADA.
• Assist in supervising program participants per EEC/QRIS standards; communicate staff-related requirements to your supervisor.
• Build family relationships, assist with inquiries, and help recruit new families.
• Help keep program facilities and equipment safe, clean, and well maintained.
• Assist in engaging volunteers.
• Support YMCA fundraising activities and community partnerships.

Benefits

• Sick time accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
• Complimentary individual YMCA membership.
• 25% discount on childcare; 50% discount on camp.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed