Group Leader

Merrimack Valley YMCA; Boxford (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Merrimack Valley YMCA in Boxford, MA is seeking a Group Leader for the Before School Program. The role provides safe, engaging leadership, supports curriculum planning, and ensures alignment with licensing standards and YMCA initiatives.

Under Site Coordinator supervision, you will supervise children, assist with attendance, and maintain a positive, inclusive environment while modeling the YMCA values of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Qualifications

• Must be EEC Group Leader qualified.
• CPR certification and First Aid are required and maintained during employment.
• Experience with school age children and licensing standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum with Site Coordinator.
• Supervise children, manage attendance and safety per regulations.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and model YMCA core values.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers and families to support participants.
• Perform duties as required by supervisor and adapt to program needs.

Skills

Group leadership

Curriculum planning

Child supervision

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Related coursework in Education

Job description

Group Leader# Group LeaderBoxford Before After School Program - Boxford, MA 01921-2336## OverviewSalary Range$17.49 - $18.00 HourlyLevelExperiencedPosition TypePart TimeJob ShiftAfternoon## Group Leader-Before School Shifts**POSITION SUMMARY:**This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Group Leader will represent the YMCA personally, professionally and in a manner in accordance with the mission and goals of the YMCA. The 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.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Work closely with Site Coordinator to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.* Ensure and maintain quality of program and that it meets EEC Licensing Requirements, QRIS Standards, YMCA of USA Initiatives (Active Learning and HEPA Initiatives) and complies with all safety regulations.* Program responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supervision of children, lesson planning and daily attendance.* 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.* Maintain the overall cleanliness and appearance of the child care classroom.* By personal example help interpret quality of YMCA core values of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.* Performs other duties as required by supervisor (remains flexible).## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS:*** Must be EEC Group Leader qualified.* At least 18 years of age and meeting one of the following requirements:* Have a Bachelor’s or an Associate’s Degree, and three months working experience* Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and six months of work experience.* Have nine months of experience with school age children including three months of supervised experience at a school age child program.* Relevant college classes in Education or related field is preferred.* Maintain current CPR certification and First Aid throughout employment.