What are the responsibilities and job description for the YMCA YFS Group Leader position at YMCA of Metropolitan Washington?
Are you energetic, fun and enjoy working with children? Here's a great career opportunity to teach, encourage, motivate and educate children with a purpose.
FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE Y!!!!
We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Group Leader to support our Before and After Care School Age Programs. The Y has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.
About the Job
The Group Leader position is responsible for assisting the Program Coordinator in the daily operations of the program. Responsible for the planning, development and implementation of all the before and after school activities under the guidelines of the YMCA School Age Curriculum. Assists in oversight of all program activities, communicating with families and ensuring the children are having a fun, engaging, safe and nurturing experience.
SCHEDULE AVAILABLE
FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE Y!!!!
We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Group Leader to support our Before and After Care School Age Programs. The Y has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.
About the Job
The Group Leader position is responsible for assisting the Program Coordinator in the daily operations of the program. Responsible for the planning, development and implementation of all the before and after school activities under the guidelines of the YMCA School Age Curriculum. Assists in oversight of all program activities, communicating with families and ensuring the children are having a fun, engaging, safe and nurturing experience.
SCHEDULE AVAILABLE
- Monday - Friday (2:00pm - 6:00pm)
- Engage, encourage and implement fun and appropriate activities with children
- Assist children with homework and other academic instruction
- Effectively carries out the curriculum and appropriate lesson plans
- Responsible for the safety of the children at all times, including understanding and being able to implement emergency procedures as necessary
- Attends parent/child events as required
- Effectively communicates with parents throughout the program year
- Maintains an attractive and clean classroom at all times
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have high school diploma or GED
- Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test
- Experience with diverse population
- 1-3 years’ experience
- Must have the critical skill of being able to relate to parents, school staff and children and have a positive, creative attitude
- CPR/AED certification preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service with eligibility criteria
- 403(b) savings plan
- Free YMCA membership for employee
- Numerous professional development opportunities
- Exciting and collaborative work environment
- Ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!
