Senior Group Leader (AM/PM Split Shift)

About the Role

Out of school time staff available to work a split shift with a consistent schedule. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with EEC regulations and Old Colony Y policies, assisting with program curriculum development, and providing leadership in daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Understand and ensure EEC regulations and Old Colony Y policies (Child and Youth Care, Child Guidance, Health Care) 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.
• Adapt school-age lesson plans to meet the needs of individual children, considering interests, disabilities, special talents, cultural diversity, and learning styles.
• Provide leadership for daily activities, including Y Chat, Asset Curriculum, BOKS, and Fun/Food Curriculum.
• Maintain QRIS standards.
• Act in a public relations capacity when communicating with parents, school personnel, and potential clients.
• Supervise children in all program locations, trips, and activities.
• Assist in completing necessary documentation, such as accident reports, incident reports, and attendance records.
• Provide input in the weekly staffing schedule.
• Assist in the timely issuance of a monthly newsletter/calendar of events for families.
• Act as a positive role model and maintain proper behavior of children with strict adherence to YMCA policies.
• Ensure Fun/Food Curriculum, menu planning, and guidelines meet HEPA standards.
• Maintain attendance records and all necessary reports.
• Meet with the School Age Site Coordinator as directed.
• Provide leadership in weekly site staff meetings and monthly asset/school-age curriculum meetings.
• Establish and maintain effective training programs and professional growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain working relationships with school or other site-specific personnel.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with 9 months of experience with school-age children, or a High School diploma or equivalent with one year of experience working with school-age children.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Evidence of a physical examination within the last 12 months.
• Immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella.
• Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence and work as part of a cohesive team.
• Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and clean when necessary.
• Willingness to work early mornings, late nights, and weekends as needed.
• Strong oral communication skills for occasional public speaking.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to 75 lbs occasionally and 40 lbs frequently (children), and move intermittently during work hours.
• Thorough understanding of Y-USA’s three focus areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
• Proven ability to identify and meet the needs of children and families.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and 3:00 PM–6:00 PM.