Group Leader

Merrimack Valley YMCA; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack Valley YMCA is seeking a Group Leader to support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under Site Coordinator supervision, you will provide safe, motivational and knowledgeable leadership to members, volunteers, families and program participants.

Plan curriculum with the Site Coordinator, ensure licensing compliance and safety, supervise children, and maintain classroom cleanliness while modeling YMCA core values. Flexibility for additional duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be EEC Group Leader qualified.
• Age 18+ with one of the following: Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree and three months experience; or High school diploma and six months experience; or nine months experience with school age children including three months supervised.
• Maintain current CPR certification and First Aid throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum with Site Coordinator.
• Ensure program quality meets EEC Licensing Requirements, QRIS Standards, YMCA initiatives and safety regulations.
• Supervise children, plan lessons and manage daily attendance.
• Maintain safety and emotional wellbeing of all program participants and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the child care classroom.
• Model YMCA core values of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor (flexible).

Skills

CPR / First Aid certification

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Three months working experience

Six months work experience

Nine months experience with school age children

Supervised experience in school age program

Job description

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 Bachelors or an Associates 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.