YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP) Play & Learn Facilitator (Part-Time)

YMCA; Sutton (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA

Employee Assistance Program

Sick Leave

Job summary

YMCA in Sutton, MA seeks a Part-Time Play & Learn Group Facilitator to lead playgroups for children aged birth to 6 and support their parents or caregivers. Under supervision, guide activities aligned with MA Early Learning Standards, connecting families with community resources.

The role emphasizes welcoming environments, interactive read-alouds, music and movement, and data collection for the grant. Schedule: 2 hours/week. Pay: $16.00/hour, with YMCA facilities access and sick leave benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field or minimum 2 years experience working with young children.
• Able to interact and communicate effectively with parents, children and staff.
• Able to implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Must obtain CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention certification within first 30 days of hire.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and welcoming environment for all children, parents and families.
• Assist children and parent/caregivers in developmentally appropriate activities.
• Lead a circle time using interactive reading techniques and facilitate music and movement.
• Engage with all children and their families during every playgroup.
• Assist parents in accessing parenting information, family support services and community resources.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Collect data required by the grant.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Communication with parents/children

Developmentally appropriate activities

Interpersonal teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field

2+ years experience with young children

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Part-Time Play & Learn Group Facilitator to lead playgroups for children (ages birth to 6) and their parents or caregivers. Under the supervision of the CFCE Grant Coordinator, the facilitator will guide children through developmentally appropriate learning activities focused on early literacy and school readiness skills aligned with the MA Early Learning Standards and Guidelines. Additionally, the facilitator will connect families with community resources and supports to promote optimal child development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create a warm and welcoming environment for all children, parents & families.
• Assist children and parent/caregivers in developmentally appropriate activities.
• Lead a circle time using interactive reading techniques and facilitate music & movement.
• Engage with all children and their families during every playgroup.
• Assist parents in accessing parenting information, family support services and community resources.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Collect data required by the grant.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or a related field OR a minimum of two years of experience working with young children.
• Able to interact and communicate effectively with parents, children and staff.
• Able to implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Must be able to obtain certification in CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention within the first 30 days of hire.
• Abe to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Schedule: 2 hours/week

Job Type: Part-Time Hourly

Pay: $16.00 per hour, plus, access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Leave.

Benefits:

• access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick Leave

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

OUR CULTURE:

We are a safe place for children, teens and vulnerable populations, and all staff, regardless of their role within the organization, are required to ensure the trust that families place in us is earned each and every day. Child protection is every employee’s job, and employees may not begin work until they are trained. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to strengthen our community, beginning with you.