Before & Afterschool Group Leader
$34,320–$45,760 year
On-siteHyde Park, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Plan and implement classroom curriculum, provide homework assistance, and communicate information to families under the supervision of the Site Director. Maintain a safe, healthy, warm, and engaging environment that adheres to EEC licensing standards while serving as a liaison between the school day teacher and parents. Conduct age-appropriate activities promoting cognitive skills, self-awareness, peer relationships, and character development. Ensure program space design and facility maintenance, assist with progress reports and parent surveys, and use positive guidance methods to support social and emotional success.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Three months of experience working with school age children
- Six months of experience working with school age children
- Three months of supervised experience at a school age child care program
- Nine months of experience with school age children
- Minimum of 12 hours per week
- Every block of 50 hours counts for one month
- Keeps safety of children as first priority
- Emphasizes personal safety and emotional well-being with the children, parents, and early education staff
- Uses positive and constructive methods of child guidance
- Adheres to the rules, regulations and procedures set forth by the YMCA of Greater Boston, the branch location, and the Department of Early Education and Care
- Ensures supervision of children
- Manages smooth transitions
- Works with the Site Director in the design of the program space
- Maintains facility and supplies
- Assists the Site Director with relevant assessments
- Provides children with a well-balanced curriculum
- Supports social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development
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