Senior Group Leader (AM/PM Split Shift)

Old Colony YMCA • Middleborough, MA

3h

About The Position

Out of school time staff available to work a split shift; Consistent schedule
required
Understand and ensure EEC regulations as well as Old Colony Y policies (Child
and Youth Care policy, Child Guidance Policy, Health Care Policy) are
maintained at all times.
Assist with planning, developing, and implementing the program curriculum in
accordance with EEC regulations and Old Colony YMCA’S policies.
Help gear the school age lesson plans to the needs of individual children
with concern for their interests, disabilities, special talents, cultural
diversity, and individual style and pace of learning.
Provide leadership of daily activities, including but not limited to; Y Chat,
Asset Curriculum, BOKS, Fun/Food Curriculum.
Understands and maintains QRIS standards
Act in a public relations capacity when communicating with parents, school
personnel and potential clients.
Supervision of the program’s children in all program locations, trips, etc.
Assist in completing necessary documentation, including accident reports,
incident reports and attendance records.
Provide input in weekly staffing schedule.
Family Strengthening- Assist in the timely issuance of a monthly
newsletter/calendar of events for families
Act as a positive role model.
Maintain proper behavior of children at all times with strict adherence to
both the YMCA Child Guidance Policy, and the Child Care Policy.
Ensures Fun/Food Curriculum, menu planning and guidelines meet HEPA standards
Assist in maintaining attendance records and all necessary reports
Meet with School Age Site Coordinator as directed.
Provides leadership role in both weekly site staff meetings and monthly
asset/school age curriculum meetings.
Establish and maintain effective training programs, conferences, courses and
other aspects of professional growth.
Establish and maintain working relationship with school or other
site-specific personnel.

Requirements

• Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-9:00 AM; 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• S. or B.A. with 9 months experience with school age children, or High School diploma or equivalent and one year working with school age.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Evidence of physical examination within last 12 months.
• Negative Mantoux TB test and immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella.
• Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence and work and thrive as part of a cohesive team.
• Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and clean when necessary.
• Will sometimes work early morning, late nights and weekends.
• Strong oral communication skills required for occasional public speaking responsibilities.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to 75lbs on occasion and 40lbs frequently (children) and move intermittently during work hours.
• Ability to thoroughly understand Y-USA's three focus areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility; proven ability to identify and meet the needs of the health seeker

Responsibilities

• Understand and ensure EEC regulations as well as Old Colony Y policies are maintained at all times.
• Assist with planning, developing, and implementing the program curriculum in accordance with EEC regulations and Old Colony YMCA’S policies.
• Help gear the school age lesson plans to the needs of individual children with concern for their interests, disabilities, special talents, cultural diversity, and individual style and pace of learning.
• Provide leadership of daily activities
• Understands and maintains QRIS standards
• Act in a public relations capacity when communicating with parents, school personnel and potential clients.
• Supervision of the program’s children in all program locations, trips, etc.
• Assist in completing necessary documentation, including accident reports, incident reports and attendance records.
• Provide input in weekly staffing schedule.
• Assist in the timely issuance of a monthly newsletter/calendar of events for families
• Act as a positive role model.
• Maintain proper behavior of children at all times with strict adherence to both the YMCA Child Guidance Policy, and the Child Care Policy.
• Ensures Fun/Food Curriculum, menu planning and guidelines meet HEPA standards
• Assist in maintaining attendance records and all necessary reports
• Meet with School Age Site Coordinator as directed.
• Provides leadership role in both weekly site staff meetings and monthly asset/school age curriculum meetings.
• Establish and maintain effective training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth.
• Establish and maintain working relationship with school or other site-specific personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED