Group Leader Before School Peace River Elementary

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA • Port Charlotte, FL

107d

About The Position

This position runs M-F from 6:15 to 8 a.m. Under the supervision of the Program Director and Site Coordinator, the position is responsible for the direct care, supervision and well being of all participants enrolled in the Before/After School Program/Summer Camp.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or over the age of 18.
• Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening.
• Prior experience working with children.
• Able to adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Infant/child CPR & First Aid certification.
• Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training.
• Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class.
• 40 clock hours of Introduction to Child Care Training class (State Mandated).
• 5 clock hours of Early Literacy and Language Development Training class.
• 40 clock hours of annual In-Service training completed between July 1st and June 30th of each calendar year (CDA certified personnel only require 10 clock hours).
• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols.
• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Executes high quality, age-appropriate activities for enrolled participants.
• Actively encourages participation in all activities to ensure growth and development.
• Responsible for the physical safety of the participants at all times, including understanding and being able to implement emergency procedures as necessary.
• Monitors the program area at all times to ensure physical safety, and immediately makes changes, as necessary.
• Release participants ONLY to authorized persons (must ask for ID).
• Ensures the childcare facility is neat, orderly and free of all safety impediments.
• Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants and caregiver/families; proactively creates a positive, welcoming environment of cooperation, friendliness, and helpfulness towards staff and customers.
• Actively listens to all participants and shows patience, understanding, and respect for others.
• Actively protects the emotional safety of all participants and encourages development of social skills and emotional intelligence.
• Creates an environment where participants are free to be themselves.
• Actively and enthusiastically maintains open channels of communication with caregivers, seeking to build a trusting and cooperative relationship with families.
• Establishes structure and routines for participants by setting boundaries and behavior guidelines.
• Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants.
• Continuously orients, instructs and guides participants through the guidelines of the program and ensures adherence; disciplines participants within established guidelines of the YMCA and caregiver, and only when appropriate.
• Documents attendance, absenteeism and incidents for each child in compliance with state/county/district requirements.
• Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Program Director and fills out all applicable and necessary reports.
• Other job-related duties as assigned may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees