Group Leader - School age afterschool position

at  YMCA Southcoast

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Group Leader
Job Family: Child Care

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Site Coordinator- Child Care, lead and supervise a designated group of children in a range of programs and activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational requirements according to EEC regulations.
• Current knowledge of state and YMCA standards and regulations specific to

early education and child care.

• Ability to effectively interact with parents and children on a range of issues.
• Demonstrated skill in developing and leading a range of children’s educational, recreational, and social activities.
• Demonstrated ability to make mature judgments in difficult situations.

• Provide activities in accordance with established Child Care Services regulations.
• Establish and promote an environment to allow child growth physically, emotionally, socially.
• Model the Y’s healthy eating standards by consuming HEPA compliant foods and beverages during meal and snack times; and avoiding consumption of food and beverages during other program times.
• Model the Y’s active living standards by engaging in games and physical activities with youth.
• Make observations and assess information for inclusion in child evaluations.
• Provide open communication with parents and children to assure highest standards of care are being met.
• Participate in program planning, monitoring of participation, and evaluation of expected results.
• Participate in developing, promoting, and enforcing of established ground rules.
• Participate in maintenance of cleanliness and safety of the physical environment.