School Age Group Leader School Year 2026-2027

Old Colony YMCA; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Old Colony YMCA is seeking a Group Leader to supervise school-age programming in Stoughton, MA. You’ll help implement curriculum, ensure safety and compliance with EEC and YMCA policies, and serve as a positive role model for children and families.

Requirements include 18+ years old, a HS diploma or equivalent, CPR/First Aid, and ability to lift 75 lbs. This is a part-time on-site role with regular site meetings and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age, and have 6 months school age experience.
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Evidence of physical examination within last 12 months.
• Negative Mantoux TB test and immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella.
• Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence and work and thrive as part of a cohesive team.
• Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and clean when necessary.
• Will sometimes work early morning, late nights and weekends.
• Strong oral communication skills required for occasional public speaking responsibilities.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to 75lbs on occasion and 40lbs frequently (children) and move intermittently during work hours.
• Ability to thoroughly understand Y-USA's three focus areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility; proven ability to identify and meet the needs of the health seeker

Responsibilities

• Understand and ensure EEC regulations as well as Old Colony Y policies are maintained at all times.
• Assist with planning, developing, and implementing the program curriculum in accordance with EEC regulations and Old Colony YMCA’S policies.
• Assist with daily activities, including but not limited to; Y Chat, Asset Curriculum, BOKS, Fun/Food Curriculum.
• Maintain proper behavior of children at all times with strict adherence to both the YMCA Child Guidance Policy, and the Child Care Policy.
• Assist with Fun/Food Curriculum, menu planning and guidelines meet HEPA standards
• Understands and maintains QRIS standards
• Act in a public relations capacity when communicating with parents, school personnel and potential clients.

Skills

Oral communication

Public speaking

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

#26-527

Stoughton, Massachusetts, United States

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the School Age Site Coordinator the Group Leader will assist in supervising the program and ensuring a safe, healthy, and constructive environment for all children involved in the program. In addition, the Group Leader will ensure that all areas of responsibilities of the job reflect the mission beliefs of the Old Colony Y. S/He will uphold the employee code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities reflect the mission of the Old Colony Y, and the regulating agency. The Group Leader will display and encourage the character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty and respect in the fulfillment of all job duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY:

• Understand and ensure EEC regulations as well as Old Colony Y policies (Child and Youth Care policy, Child Guidance Policy, Health Care Policy) are maintained at all times.
• Assist with planning, developing, and implementing the program curriculum in accordance with EEC regulations and Old Colony YMCA’S policies.
• Assist with daily activities, including but not limited to; Y Chat, Asset Curriculum, BOKS, Fun/Food Curriculum.
• Maintain proper behavior of children at all times with strict adherence to both the YMCA Child Guidance Policy, and the Child Care Policy.
• Assists with Fun/Food Curriculum, menu planning and guidelines meet HEPA standards
• Understands and maintains QRIS standards
• Act in a public relations capacity when communicating with parents, school personnel and potential clients.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Help maintain attendance records and all necessary reports
• Meet with School Age Site Coordinator as directed.
• Attend both weekly site staff meetings and monthly asset/school age curriculum meetings.
• Establish and maintain working relationship with school or other site-specific personnel.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help ensure maximum enrollment is achieved.
• Assist with the Annual Campaign and other fund-raising events.
• Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures, such as purchase orders and employee expense.

FACILITY/HOUSEKEEPING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe program space.
• Communicate to appropriate staff facility issues which need to be addressed in a timely manner.

INTERDIVISIONAL AND COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Actively participate on assigned committees and with the Y’s Annual Campaign.
• Promote Y programs through public appearances and presentations.
• Attend at least 20 hours of childcare training annually.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES - LEADER

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

CLOSING STATEMENT: To ensure the overall operations of the Old Colony Y and support teamwork, I will accept additional responsibilities as assigned. In addition, I understand that my work location and hours of employment are subject to change to meet the business needs of the Y.

Location(s)

445 Central Street, Stoughton , Massachusetts 02072 , United States

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age, and have 6 months school age experience.
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Evidence of physical examination within last 12 months.
• Negative Mantoux TB test and immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella.
• Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence andwork and thrive as part of a cohesive team.
• Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and clean when necessary.
• Will sometimes work early morning, late nights and weekends.
• Strong oral communication skills required for occasional public speaking responsibilities.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to 75lbs on occasion and 40lbs frequently (children) and move intermittently during work hours.
• Ability to thoroughly understand Y-USA's three focus areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility; proven ability to identify and meet the needs of the health seeker

Branch / Program

Stoughton Branch

Pay Range

$16.00 - $18.40 / hour

Pay Transparency

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