Before & After School Group Leader I Childcare

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WICHITA KANSAS; Berryton (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Wichita Kansas is seeking a Group Leader to support licensed school-age child care programs. You will model positive behavior, supervise activities, and engage youth through structured activities under the guidance of a Site Lead.

The role requires a minimum age of 18, ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and attendance at orientation within 30 days. Mandatory CPR/AED and First Aid, along with KDHE health history and site orientation, are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18
• Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
• Complete Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid, KDHE Health History, Site Orientation and other mandatory trainings

Responsibilities

• Attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service hours
• Facilitate program activities, supervise routines and encourage youth participation
• Engage with youth throughout the program to build positive relationships and model behavior
• Maintain open communication with Site Director and staff regarding training needs and performance

Skills

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Diversity engagement

Activity facilitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Job Category CHILDCARE
• Employee Type Variable Hour
• Manage Others No

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Under the supervision of the Program Director and/or Coordinator, the Group Leaders work under a Site Lead and provide direct service to participants in Child Care licensed school age programs. The primary role of a Group Leader is to serve as a role model for youth, providing positive interaction and engagement throughout the program supervising and leading activities with an assigned group of children.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum age of 18

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The successful employee will demonstrate individual competence in the following areas:

• Effective communication, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional integrity
• Work collaboratively as a team member
• Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner
• The ability to implement and adapt program activities pre-planned for the group

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to routinely perform the following moderate physical activities; climb, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear, and have visual acuity
• Must demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment, motivation, and desire to work with all ages, especially youth
• Must always present a neat and professional appearance

Job Requirements:

• Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision, and values
• Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
• Complete Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid, KDHE Health History, Site Orientation, and other mandatory trainings in accordance with Conditions of Employment
• Learn all emergency procedures and action plans for the branch and assigned location(s) as necessary
• Understand and abide-by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association and in compliance with KDHE School Age Program regulations
• Maintain consistent on-time attendance arriving at scheduled work site prior to the start of shifts and ready to work on time for the full program schedule
• Ability to complete training hours outside of the regular work schedule; some evening and weekends required for training and staff meetings as assigned

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Attending all mandatory staff meetings and in-service hours
• Facilitate program activities, supervise routines, and encourage youth participation
• Remain actively engaged with youth throughout the program with a focus on building relationships and being a positive role model in the areas of interpersonal communication, sportsmanship, healthy eating and physical activity
• Demonstrating the ability to set and maintain limits for children using positive reinforcements
• Support and guide youth in conflict to find positive solutions and work out differences and disagreement with respect to all involved
• Maintaining good public relations with parents and host building administrators and staff
• Create a welcoming environment by ensuring everyone that enters the program receives a warm welcome and children and parents are greeted by name
• Communicating any issue or concerns to the Site Director in a timely manner
• Following all reporting procedures for reporting suspected child abuse including notification to your Site Director and/or area supervisor immediately
• Maintain open communication with your supervisor regarding training needs, any interest in opportunities to advance, clarification of responsibilities or policies and/or feedback on performance
• Child Abuse Prevention - Responsible for adhering to boundary policies, attends required training, follows procedures for high-risk activities and supervision, reports suspicious behaviors and policy violations, and complies with mandated reporting.
• Engage and actively participate in annual campaign, including but not limited to solicitation of donations and participation and support of campaign fundraisers
• All other duties as assigned

EFFECT ON END RESULTS

Staff create positive and supportive relationships with children, youth are engaged and making friends, gaining skills and look forward to coming to the YMCA program. Parents feel confident that children are safe and well cared for and see growth and development of the child(ren), positively affecting overall program stability.