School Age Group Leader (Split Shift, AM-PM)

Program responsibility

• Understand and ensure EEC regulations as well as Old Colony Y policies (Child and Youth Care policy, Child Guidance Policy, Health Care Policy) are maintained at all times.
• Assist with planning, developing, and implementing the program curriculum in accordance with EEC regulations and Old Colony YMCA’S policies.
• Assist with daily activities, including but not limited to; Y Chat, Asset Curriculum, BOKS, Fun/Food Curriculum.
• Maintain proper behavior of children at all times with strict adherence to both the YMCA Child Guidance Policy, and the Child Care Policy.
• Assists with Fun/Food Curriculum, menu planning and guidelines meet HEPA standards
• Understands and maintains QRIS standards
• Act in a public relations capacity when communicating with parents, school personnel and potential clients.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Help maintain attendance records and all necessary reports
• Meet with School Age Site Coordinator as directed.
• Attend both weekly site staff meetings and monthly asset/school age curriculum meetings.
• Establish and maintain working relationship with school or other site-specific personnel.

Fiscal responsibilities

• Help ensure maximum enrollment is achieved.
• Assist with the Annual Campaign and other fund-raising events.
• Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures, such as purchase orders and employee expense.

Facility/Housekeeping responsibilities

• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe program space.
• Communicate to appropriate staff facility issues which need to be addressed in a timely manner.

Interdivisional and community responsibility

• Actively participate on assigned committees and with the Y’s Annual Campaign.
• Promote Y programs through public appearances and presentations.
• Attend at least 20 hours of childcare training annually.

Education/Experience/Physical requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age, and have 6 months school age experience.
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Evidence of physical examination within last 12 months.
• Negative Mantoux TB test and immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella.
• Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence and work and thrive as part of a cohesive team.
• Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and clean when necessary.
• Will sometimes work early morning, late nights and weekends.
• Strong oral communication skills required for occasional public speaking responsibilities.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to 75lbs on occasion and 40lbs frequently (children) and move intermittently during work hours.
• Ability to thoroughly understand
• Y-USA's three focus areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility; proven ability to identify and meet the needs of the health seeker

Qualifications

Program responsibility

• Understand and ensure EEC regulations as well as Old Colony Y policies (Child and Youth Care policy, Child Guidance Policy, Health Care Policy) are maintained at all times.
• Assist with planning, developing, and implementing the program curriculum in accordance with EEC regulations and Old Colony YMCA’S policies.
• Assist with daily activities, including but not limited to; Y Chat, Asset Curriculum, BOKS, Fun/Food Curriculum.
• Maintain proper behavior of children at all times with strict adherence to both the YMCA Child Guidance Policy, and the Child Care Policy.
• Assists with Fun/Food Curriculum, menu planning and guidelines meet HEPA standards
• Understands and maintains QRIS standards
• Act in a public relations capacity when communicating with parents, school personnel and potential clients.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Help maintain attendance records and all necessary reports
• Meet with School Age Site Coordinator as directed.
• Attend both weekly site staff meetings and monthly asset/school age curriculum meetings.
• Establish and maintain working relationship with school or other site-specific personnel.

Fiscal responsibilities

• Help ensure maximum enrollment is achieved.
• Assist with the Annual Campaign and other fund-raising events.
• Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures, such as purchase orders and employee expense.

Facility/Housekeeping responsibilities

• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe program space.
• Communicate to appropriate staff facility issues which need to be addressed in a timely manner.

Interdivisional and community responsibility

• Actively participate on assigned committees and with the Y’s Annual Campaign.
• Promote Y programs through public appearances and presentations.
• Attend at least 20 hours of childcare training annually.

Education/Experience/Physical requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age, and have 6 months school age experience.
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Evidence of physical examination within last 12 months.
• Negative Mantoux TB test and immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella.
• Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence and work and thrive as part of a cohesive team.
• Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and clean when necessary.
• Will sometimes work early morning, late nights and weekends.
• Strong oral communication skills required for occasional public speaking responsibilities.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to 75lbs on occasion and 40lbs frequently (children) and move intermittently during work hours.
• Ability to thoroughly understand
• Y-USA's three focus areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility; proven ability to identify and meet the needs of the health seeker