School - Age Group Leader

Ymca; Hanover (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership for you

Sick time accrual

Childcare discount 25%

Camp discount 50%

Job summary

YMCA is seeking a part-time Before and After School Group Leader for the Emilson Y branch serving Norwell and Scituate areas. The role includes implementing curriculum, homework help, and maintaining a nurturing environment.

You will oversee program activities, supervise staff and volunteers, engage families, and ensure safety and cleanliness of facilities. The position requires flexibility to work across multiple locations and pass EEC background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 6+ months of experience with school-age children.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus; 3+ months of experience with school-age children.
• Reliable transportation; able to work across multiple locations as needed.
• Must pass EEC background check including fingerprinting.
• Knowledge of EEC regulations.
• Strong relationship-building with staff, children and families; professional with families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run programs meeting EEC/HEPA standards and accommodate children with disabilities.
• Supervise program participants and volunteers; direct staff according to standards.
• Build family relationships, respond to inquiries, recruit new families.
• Keep facilities and equipment safe, clean, and well maintained.
• Engage and support volunteers.
• Assist YMCA fundraising activities and events.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication with families

Child supervision

Program management

EEC regulations knowledge

CPR/First Aid

Background check

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

The Before and After School Group Leader implements classroom curriculum, provides homework assistance, communicates information to families, and maintains a safe, healthy, engaging, and nurturing 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: Plan and execute programs meeting EEC/HEPA standards and children's needs; accommodate children with disabilities per EEC and ADA.
• Staff Engagement: Directly supervise program participants and volunteers; plan and direct staff work per EEC/QRIS standards.
• Membership Engagement: Build family relationships, resolve inquiries, and help recruit new families.
• Facility Management: Keep program facilities and equipment safe, clean, and well maintained.
• Volunteer Development: Engage volunteers.
• Community Involvement: Support YMCA fundraising activities and events.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older, with a high school diploma or GED plus 6+ months of experience working with school‑age children.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus, with 3+ months of experience working with school‑age children.
• 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; CPR/First Aid (provided), Child Protection, and Employee Safety training upon hire.

Physical Demands:

• This role requires the ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, reach, lift up to 25 lbs, and actively engage in activities such as climbing, running, and outdoor play.

Salary and Benefits:

• $18.00–$20.00 per hour.
• Sick time accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
• Complimentary individual YMCA membership.
• 25% discount on childcare; 50% discount on camp.

Locations & Shift Times:

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