Group Leader

YMCA Southcoast • Wareham, MA

5d • $16 - $16

About The Position

Under the direction of the Site Coordinator- Child Care, lead and supervise a designated group of children in a range of programs and activities.

Requirements

• Educational requirements according to EEC regulations.
• Current knowledge of state and YMCA standards and regulations specific to early education and childcare.
• Ability to effectively interact with parents and children on a range of issues.
• Demonstrated skill in developing and leading a range of children’s educational, recreational, and social activities.
• Demonstrated ability to make mature judgments in difficult situations.

Nice To Haves

• Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values.
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need.
• Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
• Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations.
• Builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
• Takes initiative in developing others.
• Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members.
• Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
• Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings.
• Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships.
• Pursues self-development that enhance job performance.
• Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities in accordance with established Child Care Services regulations.
• Establish and promote an environment to allow child growth physically, emotionally, socially.
• Model the Y’s healthy eating standards by consuming HEPA compliant foods and beverages during meal and snack times; and avoiding consumption of food and beverages during other program times.
• Model the Y’s active living standards by engaging in games and physical activities with youth.
• Make observations and assess information for inclusion in child evaluations.
• Provide open communication with parents and children to assure highest standards of care are being met.
• Participate in program planning, monitoring of participation, and evaluation of expected results.
• Participate in developing, promoting, and enforcing of established ground rules.
• Participate in maintenance of cleanliness and safety of the physical environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed