Part-Time After-School Group Leader

YMCA Southcoast; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA Southcoast in Fall River, MA invites applications for a Part-time Group Leader- After School. Under supervision, you will lead and supervise a group of children in after-school programs, with hours Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging activities in line with Child Care Regulations, promoting safe, healthy, and inclusive environments, communicating with parents, and assisting in program planning and evaluation. Prior childcare experience is required.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of childcare experience.
• At least 18 years old.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Childcare experience

Parent interaction

Activity leadership

Mature judgment

Education

Educational requirement per EEC regulations

Job description

YMCA Southcoast in Fall River, MA invites applications for a Part-time Group Leader- After School. Under supervision, you will lead and supervise a group of children in after-school programs, with hours Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging activities in line with Child Care Regulations, promoting safe, healthy, and inclusive environments, communicating with parents, and assisting in program planning and evaluation. Prior childcare experience is required.