What are the responsibilities and job description for the Before & After School Leader (Serving Northwest Milwaukee Public, Private, Charter Schools) position at the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee?
Under the direction of the School Age Education Director and in accordance with Association policies, the Group Leader will be responsible to assist in the operation of all School Age Education programming. The Group Leader serves as an instructor and role model to program participants, participates in the planning and implementation of high quality programs by taking responsibility for each child’s safety and well-being, engaging families and school staff, while complying with licensing rules and procedures.
OUR CULTURE:
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 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
- Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Leadership staff
