Assistant Group Leader

YMCA Southcoast; Mattapoisett (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA Southcoast is seeking an After School Group Leader support to supervise children in a range of programs and activities under the direction of the Group Leader. You will help deliver structured activities, model healthy behaviors, and help maintain a safe, positive environment for growth.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, adherence to state and YMCA standards, and hands-on engagement in educational, recreational, and social activities to foster youth development.

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of state and YMCA standards and regulations specific to early education and child care.
• Ability to effectively interact with parents and children on a range of issues.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in a range of children’s educational, recreational, and social activities.
• Demonstrated ability to make mature judgments in difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in providing activities in accordance with established Child Care Services regulations.
• 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.
• Assist in the establishment and promotion of an environment conducive to child growth physically, emotionally, socially.
• Make observations and assess information for inclusion in child evaluations.
• Communicate as required with parents and children to assure highest standards of care are being met.
• Participate in enforcing established ground rules.
• Participate in the maintenance of cleanliness and safety of the physical environment.

Skills

State YMCA standards knowledge

Parental/child interaction

Program activity facilitation

Mature judgment

Job description

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Group Leader- After School, assist in the supervision of a group of children in a range of programs and activities.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in providing activities in accordance with established Child Care Services regulations.
• 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.
• Assist in the establishment and promotion of an environment conducive to child growth physically, emotionally, socially.
• Make observations and assess information for inclusion in child evaluations.
• Communicate as required with parents and children to assure highest standards of care are being met.
• Participate in enforcing established ground rules.
• Participate in the maintenance of cleanliness and safety of the physical environment.

YMCA Competencies:

Mission and Community Oriented: 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.

People Oriented: 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.

Results Oriented: 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.

Personal Development Oriented: 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.

Qualifications:

• Current knowledge of state and YMCA standards and regulations specific to early education and child care.
• Ability to effectively interact with parents and children on a range of issues.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in a range of children’s educational, recreational, and social activities.
• Demonstrated ability to make mature judgments in difficult situations.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands of this position are limited and, as such, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with physical disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.