School - Age Asst. Group Leader

South Shore YMCA; Hanover (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time accrual

Complimentary YMCA membership

Childcare discount 25%

Camp discount 50%

40+ hours/week benefits

Job summary

The South Shore YMCA is looking for an enthusiastic Before and After School Assistant Group Leader to support program delivery at Emilson Y, serving Norwell and Scituate areas. You will help with activities from morning routine through homework help, arts and crafts, and safe, engaging supervision.

You’ll ensure programs meet EEC and ADA standards, supervise participants, engage families, and assist in volunteer development while maintaining a welcoming environment across locations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Experience with school-age children and EEC regulations preferred.
• Reliable transportation required, work across multiple locations as needed.
• Must pass EEC background checks including fingerprinting.
• Knowledge of EEC regulations.
• Strong relationship-building with staff, children, families and volunteers.
• EEC PD hours, trainings and college-level coursework (PQ Registry).
• Must pass and maintain EEC CORI/SORI background checks (employer reimbursed).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing programs meeting EEC/HEPA/QRIS/CACFP standards.
• Help supervise program participants per EEC/QRIS standards and relay staff needs.
• Build family relationships, handle inquiries, and help recruit new families.
• Keep program facilities and equipment safe, clean, and well maintained.
• Assist in engaging volunteers.
• Support YMCA fundraising activities and community partnerships.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Multitasking

Family engagement

Job description

The Before and After School Assistant Group Leader helps implement classroom curriculum, provides homework assistance, and supports a safe, healthy, engaging, and nurturing Afterschool environment. This opening serves the Emilson Y branch, covering Norwell and Scituate program locations. Days are full of hands-on engagement, from morning activities to after-school homework help, gross motor play, and arts and crafts.

Your Role Will Include:

• Program Management: Assist in planning and executing programs meeting EEC/HEPA/QRIS/CACFP standards and children's needs; help accommodate children with disabilities per EEC and ADA.
• Staff Engagement: Assist in supervising program participants per EEC/QRIS standards; communicate staff-related requirements to your supervisor.
• Membership Engagement: Build family relationships, assist with inquiries, and help recruit new families.
• Facility Management: Help keep program facilities and equipment safe, clean, and well maintained.
• Volunteer Development: Assist in engaging volunteers.
• Community Involvement: Support YMCA fundraising activities and community partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Experience with school-age children and EEC regulations preferred.
• Reliable transportation required, comfortable and able to work across more than one location as needed.
• Must pass background check: EEC background check including fingerprinting.
• Knowledge of EEC regulations.
• Strong relationship-building skills with staff, children, families, and volunteers; positive, professional approach to family needs.
• EEC Professional Development requirements; PQ Registry current, reflecting all PD hours, trainings, and college-level coursework.
• Must pass and maintain EEC CORI/SORI background checks (employer reimbursed).

Salary and Benefits:

• $15.00-$19.00 per hour.
• Sick time accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
• Complimentary individual YMCA membership.
• 25% discount on childcare; 50% discount on camp.
• Benefits require 40+ hours/week (per hiring spreadsheet).

Locations & Shift Times:

• Part‑time, AM, PM or Split shift.
• Before School 6:45 - 9:00 AM; After School 2:45 - 6:00 PM, Monday‑Friday. Grades K-5 and SSCPS, Grades K-8.
• Norwell: Vinal Elementary, Cole Elementary, South Shore Charter Public School.
• Scituate: Wampatuck Elementary, Jenkins Elementary.