Before & Afterschool Group Leader
$34,320–$45,760 year
On-siteRoxbury, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Plan and implement classroom curriculum, provide homework assistance, and communicate information to families while maintaining a safe, healthy, warm, and engaging environment. Serve as a liaison between the school day teacher and parents to support the academic and social-emotional success of students. Ensure adherence to EEC licensing standards, promote inclusive culture, and deliver age-appropriate activities fostering cognitive skills, self-awareness, and character development. Conduct yourself as a caring role model for colleagues, participants, and families, prioritizing child safety and emotional well-being. Work under the supervision of the Site Director to manage program space, oversee smooth transitions, and assist with relevant assessments including progress reports and program self-assessment.
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
- Three months of supervised experience at a school age child care program
- Minimum of 12 hours per week
- 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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