Group Leader

YMCA Southcoast; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA Southcoast in Wareham, MA seeks a dedicated childcare lead to supervise a designated group of children across programs. You will implement activities, monitor participation, and maintain a safe, healthy environment in accordance with state regulations.

You will also observe and document child development, communicate regularly with parents, plan engaging activities, and help enforce ground rules while promoting YMCA values and community impact.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements according to EEC regulations.
• Ability to effectively interact with parents and children on a range of issues.
• Demonstrated skill in developing and leading a range of children’s educational, recreational, and social activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a designated group of children in a range of programs and activities.
• Provide activities in accordance with established Child Care Services regulations.
• Establish and promote an environment to allow child growth physically, emotionally, socially.
• Model healthy eating standards and active living within program times.
• Make observations and assess information for inclusion in child evaluations.
• Provide open communication with parents and children to assure highest standards of care.

Job description

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Site Coordinator- Child Care, lead and supervise a designated group of children in a range of programs and activities.

Essential Functions:

• Provide activities in accordance with established Child Care Services regulations.
• Establish and promote an environment to allow child growth physically, emotionally, socially.
• 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.
• Make observations and assess information for inclusion in child evaluations.
• Provide open communication with parents and children to assure highest standards of care are being met.
• Participate in program planning, monitoring of participation, and evaluation of expected results.
• Participate in developing, promoting, and enforcing of established ground rules.
• Participate in 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:

• Educational requirements according to EEC regulations.
• Current knowledge of state and YMCA standards and regulations specific to early education and childcare.
• Ability to effectively interact with parents and children on a range of issues.
• Demonstrated skill in developing and leading 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.

The YMCA Southcoast is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.