After School Group Leaders

YMCA of Greater Nashua; Nashua (NH); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The YMCA of Greater Nashua is seeking a part-time, on-site After School Group Leader in Nashua, NH. You will supervise school-age children, plan engaging activities, assist with homework, and facilitate games, arts, and enrichment projects that support social and emotional development.

Responsibilities include monitoring behavior, enforcing rules, maintaining clear communication with families and YMCA staff, and ensuring a safe, inclusive program that reflects the YMCA values.

Formación

• Experience working with children or youth in group settings.
• Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a safe, orderly environment with active supervision.
• Reliable with good time management and adherence to schedules.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and YMCA values.
• High school diploma or equivalent; coursework in education or related field is a plus.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain; background checks and licensing requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and engage school-age children in a safe, positive after-school setting.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities; support homework time.
• Facilitate games, arts, and enrichment projects promoting social and emotional development.
• Monitor behavior, enforce program rules, and maintain respectful interactions.
• Communicate with families and YMCA staff; set up and clean activity areas.
• Follow YMCA policies and licensing regulations; model YMCA core values.

Conocimientos

Activity planning

Communication

Supervision

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Education/Child development coursework or degree (a plus)

Descripción del empleo

Company Description The YMCA of Greater Nashua is a community-focused organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Y serves people of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Through childcare, afterschool, camping, and recreational programs, children and teens build values, skills, and confidence that support long-term success. The Y also offers a wide range of health and wellness programs, including free group exercise classes and specialized support for individuals and families working toward healthier lifestyles. With a strong commitment to giving back and supporting neighbors, the YMCA of Greater Nashua provides ongoing encouragement and resources so community members can achieve their best.
Role Description The After School Group Leader is a part-time, on-site role based in Nashua, NH. This position is responsible for supervising and engaging school-age children in a safe, positive, and inclusive after school environment. Day-to-day tasks include planning and leading age-appropriate activities, supporting homework and learning time, and facilitating games, arts, and enrichment projects that promote social and emotional development. The Group Leader monitors behavior, enforces program rules, and ensures that all participants are treated respectfully and fairly, while maintaining clear communication with families and YMCA staff. The role also involves setting up and cleaning activity areas, following all YMCA policies and state licensing regulations, and modeling the Y’s core values in daily interactions.
Qualifications

• Experience working with children or youth in group settings such as after school programs, camps, classrooms, or recreational activities.
• Ability to plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate activities that support social, emotional, and physical development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe and orderly environment, including active supervision and appropriate behavior management.
• Reliability and strong time management skills to follow schedules, routines, and program guidelines consistently.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to upholding the YMCA’s mission and values.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or degree in education, child development, recreation, or related field is a plus.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain (training may be provided); ability to meet all background check and licensing requirements.