Youth Group Assistant Leader - Flexible Schedule

West Suburban YMCA | Newton, MA; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership

Job summary

The West Suburban YMCA in Newton, MA is seeking Assistant Youth Group Leaders to support a state-licensed after-school program. You will help supervise children, assist with activities, and reinforce YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

This role offers flexible scheduling, a welcoming, inclusive culture, and opportunities to gain childcare experience while contributing to the community every day.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to assist in providing direct care to school-age children while reinforcing health and safety guidelines.
• Ability to assist in supporting children with their distance learning assignments being done remotely at the YMCA.
• Ability to assist in guiding structured clubs and enrichment activities.
• Committing to support and further our anti-racist work as an organization.
• Child CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and training within 30 days of hire date.
• EEC training/registration prior to hire date.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervision of a group of children.
• Assists in implementation of program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
• Supports academic learning being done remotely by students.
• Attends staff meetings and training.
• Active support of our DEIB statement and putting into practice our commitment to equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion.
• Follows YMCA and EEC policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models' relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• When able to, works at special events (i.e., Snow Day Program, Holiday Programs) and vacation week programs, if needed.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid and/or CPR.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

EEC training/registration

Job description

The West Suburban YMCA in Newton, MA is seeking Assistant Youth Group Leaders to support a state-licensed after-school program. You will help supervise children, assist with activities, and reinforce YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

This role offers flexible scheduling, a welcoming, inclusive culture, and opportunities to gain childcare experience while contributing to the community every day.