Group Leader - Oldham County Child Care

YMCA of Greater Louisville; Buckner (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Louisville in Buckner, KY is seeking a Part-Time Group Leader for after-school programs serving K-8 students. You will create a safe, engaging environment, lead songs, games and crafts, and greet families by name.

You must be at least 18, have a high school education, and be able to work at multiple school locations. This role emphasizes child safety, positive role modeling, and teamwork with the YCMA mission.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Passion for working with school-age children.
• Must be enrolled in HS or have HS diploma.

Responsibilities

• Uphold YMCA mission and demonstrate nurturing, welcoming behavior.
• Greets parents and children by name and maintains relationships.
• Leads group songs, games and crafts for school-age children.
• Keeps attendance sheets and daily schedules; ensure safety rules.
• Communicates with parents about activities and day.
• Attends staff meetings and training as assigned.
• Be a positive role model with initiative and enthusiasm.

Skills

Oral and written communication

People centered

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Leadership and initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Oldham County Family YMCA - Buckner, KY 40010, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Before and After School Child Care, As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a chance to make a lasting difference in your community.

As a key member of our child care team, the Group Leader is responsible for creating a safe, fun and positive atmosphere that promotes member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
• Stands and greets parents and children by name.
• Leads group songs, games and crafts, and engages children in learning activities.
• Maintains positive relationships with the participants and other staff.
• Able to maintain group attendance/transition sheets and schedule for the day.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies all safety rules.
• Communicates with parents and caregivers about their child’s activities/day.
• Possess a willingness to work with youth and have FUN.
• Able to be a role model for children in our programs.
• A leader that has initiative, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Attends all staff meetings and training as assigned.

Qualifications: POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Passion for working with school-age children (K-8th grade).
• Minimum age – 18 years old.
• Times are flexible based on-site needs.
• Able to work/travel to sites located at various school locations.
• Team player with personal commitment to YCMA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values.
• People centered, service oriented.
• Ability to demonstrate and implement the YMCA's voice: determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful and welcoming.
• Ability to plan, implement and lead group activities for school age children Kindergarten through 8th grade.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous child care or group work experience preferred.
• Must be enrolled in High School or possess a High School Diploma or an equivalent.
• Negative TB Test (every two years).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Lifting up to 50lbs.
• Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping.
• Exposure to outdoor elements for certain portions of the day.
• Noise level- High.
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting your voice across a distance in normal & loud situations.

CHILD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Attend required abuse risk management trainings.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.