Before & Afterschool Group Leader
$34,320–$45,760 year
On-siteReading, 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 school day teachers and parents. Ensure programs meet community needs consistent with the YMCA mission, focusing on cognitive growth, self-awareness, and character development through age-appropriate activities. Conduct smooth transitions, manage facility supplies, and assist with progress reports and program self-assessments to support student 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
- 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
- Promotes appropriate behavior
- Works with the Site Director in the design of the program space
- Maintains facility and supplies
- Works with the Site Director with relevant assessments
- Provides children with a well-balanced curriculum
- Supports social development
- Supports emotional development
- Supports physical development
- Supports cognitive development
- Supports language development
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