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Old Colony YMCA · 2 months ago

Before and After School Assistant Group Leader

Plymouth, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Old Colony YMCA is looking for a Before and After School Assistant Group Leader to support their youth programs. The role involves implementing program curriculum, maintaining child behavior, and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a positive environment for children.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

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 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

Maintain attendance records and all necessary reports

Attend both weekly site staff meetings and monthly asset/school age curriculum meetings

Meet with School Age Site Coordinator as directed

Establish and maintain working relationship with school or other site-specific personnel

Qualification

CPR/AED certificationFirst Aid certificationOral communicationTeamworkPhysical fitnessPublic speakingUnderstanding Y-USA focus areas

Required

Minimum of 16 years of age

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