Before School Group Leader

Old Colony YMCA; Easton Center (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Old Colony YMCA in Easton Center seeks a Group Leader to assist in supervising school age programs. The candidate will ensure a safe, healthy environment for all children, uphold the YMCA's mission, and assist in planning and implementing activities.

The ideal applicant must have a high school diploma, be at least 18 years old, and possess good communication skills. Responsibilities include meal preparation, maintaining inventory, and attending staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old, with 6 months school age experience.
• Maintain first aid and CPR certificates.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and 40 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the program and ensuring a safe environment for children.
• Help plan and implement curriculum with Site Coordinator.
• Assist in preparing meals and maintaining children’s files.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

First aid and CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the School Age Site Coordinator the Group Leader will assist in supervising the program and ensuring a safe, healthy, and constructive environment for all children involved in the program. The Group Leader will ensure that all areas of responsibilities of the job reflect the mission beliefs of the Old Colony Y. S/He will uphold the employee code of conduct and ensure that all job responsibilities reflect the mission of the Old Colony Y and the regulating agency. The Group Leader will display and encourage the character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty and respect in the fulfillment of all job duties.

Job Function

• Program Responsibility:
  • Help plan, develop and implement the curriculum with the guidance and support of the Site Coordinator.
  • Assist in the arrangement, appearance, decor, and environment of the school age room.
  • Maintain proper behavior of all children at all times.
  • Adhere to all OCCS regulations and Old Colony Y policies.
  • Assist in preparing breakfast, lunch, and snack for assigned children.
  • Assist the Site Coordinator with: maintaining children’s files and developing the monthly newsletter.
  • Organize field trips and develop and implement age-appropriate activity plans.
  • Assist on field trips and special events to ensure the safety of children.
  • Complete necessary paperwork including accident/incident forms, documentation and observation sheets.
• Fiscal Responsibilities:
  • Help ensure maximum enrollment is achieved.
• Facility/Housekeeping Responsibilities:
  • Assist in clean up of all rooms used in the program.
  • Help maintain inventory of games, craft supplies, snack supplies, and equipment; report needs to Site Coordinator.
  • Responsible for leaving indoor/outdoor and vehicle areas clean and in proper condition for the next program use.
• Interdivisional and Community Responsibility:
  • Attend all staff meetings and Y trainings.
  • Participate in interdivisional job assignments as requested.
  • Attend at least 20 hours of annual training as required by OCCS.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old, and have 6 months school age experience.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Maintain first aid and CPR certificates.
• Evidence of physical examination within last 12 months.
• Negative Mantoux TB test and immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to 75 lbs on occasion and 40 lbs frequently (children) and move intermittently during work hours.
• Candidate must be available to work 6:45am-9am.