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YMCA of the USA · 7 hours ago

Group Leader

Milwaukee, WI

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

YMCA of the USA is seeking Before and After School Group Leaders for multiple locations throughout the Greater Milwaukee area. The Group Leader will assist in the operation of School Age Education programming, serving as an instructor and role model while ensuring the safety and well-being of children and engaging with families and school staff.

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Responsibilities

Make meaningful connections with program participants, families, and school personnel

Assist with planning and organizing School Age Education activities, family events

Arrive on time to site rested and well-prepared so as to maintain appropriate adult: child ratios

Recognize and solve individual and group conflicts effectively

Keep accurate daily attendance records

Maintain a professional, clean, neat, organized, and safe School Age atmosphere

Attend staff training, staff meetings, including required workshops or pre-School Age Education Trainings

Exhibit a positive and caring attitude with children, families, school staff, and Y staff

Balance School Age Education standards and expectations with flexibility

Understand and follow all state licensing and Youngstar requirements as listed in DCF standards

Maintain current certifications, staff file, and continuing education requirements per state licensing and YMCA policies

Qualification

CPR-Pro CertificationAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationEarly Childhood EducationChild Development KnowledgeOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsFlexibilityCreativity

Required

Must be at least 18 years and possess a high school diploma or equivalent

Must possess or attain within 90 days of hire the following certifications: CPR-Pro, AED, First Aid, Shaken Baby Certifications

At least 80 hours of Early Childhood classes with documentation OR completed at least 6 credits in elementary education, child guidance, or child development

Willing to learn or has knowledge of state licensing for Group Child Care and Youngstar

Complete staff file requirements and documents within specified timeframe

Must have ability to have initiative, good judgment, and ability to make decisions independently

Ability to work in and with diverse populations

Must demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills

Able to provide mature leadership to group of children; work well with other adults

Able to have fun, be flexible, and share enthusiasm with participants, families, and schools

Exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of their work

Must have understanding, patience, creativity, cooperative spirit, common sense, spiritual depth, and commitment to working with youth and their families