Assistant Group Leader

Merrimack Valley YMCA; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Merrimack Valley YMCA is seeking an Assistant Group Leader to provide safe, motivational leadership under the Site Coordinator. You will assist with supervision, lesson planning, and daily attendance, while ensuring compliance with licensing standards and maintaining a clean, safe classroom environment.

Strong communication skills and knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices are essential, as is modeling YMCA values and maintaining CPR and First Aid certifications throughout

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• First Aid certification required.
• Developmentally appropriate practices knowledge for school-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision of children.
• Assist with lesson planning and daily attendance.
• Ensure program meets EEC Licensing Requirements and QRIS Standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the classroom.
• Prioritize safety and promote YMCA values (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility).
• Report accidents immediately with proper documentation.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Supervision

Safety awareness

Verbal and written communication

Education

College coursework in Education or related field

Job description

The Assistant Group Leader is to represent the YMCA personally, professionally and in a manner in accordance with the mission and goals of the YMCA. The Assistant Group Leader, under the supervision of the Site Coordinator, provides safe, motivational and knowledgeable leadership to the members, volunteers, families and program participants. All Merrimack Valley YMCA staff will help champion a culture of service excellence and support and advocate the mission and values of the YMCA.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Work closely with the Group Leader/Site Coordinator to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.Program responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting with supervision of children, assisting with lesson planning and daily attendance.Ensure and maintain quality of program and that it meets EEC Licensing Requirements, QRIS Standards and complies with all safety regulations.Maintain the overall cleanliness and appearance of the child care classroom.Keep safety as a first priority. Emphasize personal safety and emotional wellbeing of all staff, volunteers, members, students, families and program participants using the YMCA classrooms and indoor/facility.By personal example help interpret quality of YMCA Character Values or Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.Reports all accidents/unusual incidents immediately to the Group Leader/Site Coordinator with all necessary documentation.Accept and perform all other responsibilities necessary for the good of the organization as required by supervisor (remains flexible).Relevant college classes in Education or related field is preferred.Maintain current CPR certification and First Aid throughout employment.Must know, understand and display full knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for school aged children.Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.