Hampton Center Child Care - Group Leader $16/hr

Southern District YMCA- Camp Lincoln Inc; Hampton (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern District YMCA Hampton Center is hiring a Group Leader to run after-school programs in Hampton, NH. You will implement YMCA-approved curriculum, ensure child safety, and foster positive relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities include leading educational activities, maintaining a supportive, organized space, and participating in required trainings. Flexibility to travel between sites and respond to program needs is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old and have a HS diploma or GED.
• Experience with school-age children or related coursework preferred.
• Completion of background checks and health forms as required.
• Strong communication, integrity and confidentiality required.
• Ability to transport to program site when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities to engage students in fun, educational activities.
• Respond to individual needs of children in a positive, nurturing way.
• Maintain a safe, organized program space for children.
• Create a positive atmosphere to boost self-esteem.
• Use positive behavior management to guide children.
• Maintain positive relationships with families, staff, and schools.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and events during school year.
• Communicate with Program Coordinator and YMCA management promptly.
• Promote teamwork and welcoming staff environment.
• Be willing to transfer location if needed by the Program Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned and adhere to abuse policies.

Skills

Group leadership

Child development basics

Communication skills

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 credits in child development or related field

Certified coach

Background check clearance

Job description

Description

The Southern District YMCA School Age Child Care program is now hiring Group Leaders for the Hampton Center!

Hampton Center Child Care provides before and after school childcare.

As the member of the on-site team at the Hampton Center, the Group Leader is responsible for running programs and curriculum which meet YMCA quality standards, ensuring the safety of the children, assisting with special events, and developing relationships with children and parents.

Responsibilities:

• Lead activities to engage students in fun, educational activities
• Respond appropriately to the individual needs of children, both physically and emotionally, in a positive and nurturing manner, ensuring the safety and security of all.
• Help maintain program space that meets the needs of children, allowing children to take initiative and explore their interests.
• Create a positive atmosphere that boosts self-esteem and the general self-concept of all program participants.
• Use positive behavior management techniques to guide the behavior of children in a consistent, fair, and logical manner.
• Maintain and display a positive attitude and relationships with all families, staff, and school personnel.
• Expected to attend all required meetings, events, and trainings, and to work all supplemental programs as needed during the school year.
• Communicate upward with Program Coordinator and other YMCA Management in a timely manner, adhering to deadlines and requests.
• Promote teamwork and cohesiveness to build a program where all staff feel welcome and valued.
• Be willing to transfer location as needed by the Program Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• A group leader in a school-age program shall be at least 17 years of age, have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, and one of the following:
• Experience working with school-age children, totaling 600 hours;
• Documentation of at least 3 credits in child development, education, recreation, or other field of study focused on children, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university;
• Documentation that she or he is a certified coach; or
• Documentation from or on file with the department that she or he was qualified and employed as a group leader in a school-age program on or before the adoption of these rules in 2017
• Maintain current medical health form. ?Form must be on file at YMCA within 60 days of hire date.? Screening must have been conducted within 12 months of date of hire and renewed every three years.
• Agree to be fingerprinted for FBI and state criminal background checks.
• Handles self in a professional manner. Works with integrity, discretion, and maintains confidentiality. Upholds a professional appearance;
• Proven ability to have initiative, good judgments and ability to make decisions independently;
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure. Very organized and detail orientated;
• Maintains knowledge of Association policies and practices;
• An effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet expectations and commitments;
• Strong verbal and written customer service and communication skills. Able to organize ideas in a clear, well-organized manner, and demonstrates an understanding of audiences’ needs;
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, economic background, etc.);
• Expected to respond to messages promptly;
• Ability to transport themselves to/from program site and SACC office

Southern District YMCA is an Equal Opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of SDYMCA to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or genetic information.