Group Leader - Oldham County Child Care
About The Position
The Group Leader is a member of the YMCA child care team and creates a safe, fun, and positive atmosphere that promotes member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The role serves school-age children from kindergarten through eighth grade and supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Group Leader welcomes children and parents, leads activities, maintains attendance and transition records, applies safety rules, and communicates with parents and caregivers about children’s days. The position requires enthusiasm for working with youth, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to serve as a positive role model. Work times are flexible based on site needs, and the role may require travel to various school locations.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 17.
- Passion for working with school-age children in kindergarten through eighth grade.
- Ability to work or travel to sites at various school locations.
- Team-oriented, with personal commitment to the YMCA mission, philosophy, and character development values.
- People-centered and service-oriented approach.
- Ability to demonstrate the YMCA’s determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming voice.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be enrolled in high school or possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Negative TB test, repeated every two years.
Nice To Haves
- Previous child care or group work experience.
Responsibilities
- Uphold the YMCA mission and demonstrate determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming behaviors.
- Greet parents and children by name.
- Lead group songs, games, crafts, and learning activities.
- Maintain positive relationships with participants and other staff.
- Maintain group attendance and transition sheets and the daily schedule.
- Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules.
- Communicate with parents and caregivers about children’s activities and day.
- Serve as a role model for children and bring initiative and enthusiasm to the work.
- Attend staff meetings and training as assigned.
- Plan, implement, and lead group activities for children in kindergarten through eighth grade.
- Follow youth-boundary policies and procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
- Attend required abuse risk management trainings.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
