School - Age Asst. Group Leader

South Shore YMCA; Hanover (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary YMCA membership

Sick time accrual

25% childcare discount

50% camp discount

Job summary

South Shore YMCA is seeking a Before and After School Assistant Group Leader to help implement classroom curriculum, provide homework help, and support a safe, nurturing Afterschool environment at the Emilson Y branch serving Norwell and Scituate.

You will assist in planning programs meeting EEC/HEPA/QRIS/CACFP standards, supervise staff and engage families, maintain facilities, recruit volunteers, and participate in YMCA fundraising and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Experience with school-age children and EEC regulations preferred.
• Must pass background check including fingerprinting.
• Knowledge of EEC regulations.
• PQ Registry current with PD hours, trainings, and college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing programs meeting EEC/HEPA/QRIS/CACFP standards and ADA accommodations.
• Assist in supervising program participants per EEC/QRIS standards and communicate requirements to supervisor.
• Build family relationships, assist with inquiries, and help recruit new families.
• Help keep program facilities and equipment safe, clean, and well maintained.
• Assist in engaging volunteers and support YMCA fundraising activities and partnerships.

Skills

Relationship-building

EEC regulations knowledge

Background checks compliance

Professional development

Reliable transportation

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.