South Shore YMCA·Quincy, Massachusetts
The Assistant Group Leader implements classroom curriculum and provides homework assistance in a safe afterschool environment. Responsibilities include program management according to EEC standards, facility maintenance, and building relationships with families and volunteers.
The Afterschool Assistant Group Leader helps implement classroom curriculum, provides homework assistance, and supports a safe, healthy, engaging, and nurturing Afterschool environment.
This opening serves the Quincy area, covering Clifford H.
Marshall Elementary School, Germantown Neighborhood Center, and Hale Family Afterschool.
Days are full of hands-on engagement, after-school homework help, gross motor play, and arts and crafts.
Your Role Will Include: Program Management: Assist in planning and executing programs meeting EEC/HEPA/QRIS/CACFP standards and children's needs; help accommodate children with disabilities per EEC and ADA.
Staff Engagement: Assist in supervising program participants per EEC/QRIS standards; communicate staff-related requirements to your supervisor.
Membership Engagement: Build family relationships, assist with inquiries, and help recruit new families.
Facility Management: Help keep program facilities and equipment safe, clean, and well maintained.
Volunteer Development: Assist in engaging volunteers.
Community Involvement: Support YMCA fundraising activities and community partnerships.
Must be at least 16 years of age. Experience with school-age children and EEC regulations preferred. Reliable transportation required, comfortable and able to work across more than one location as needed. Must pass background check: EEC background check including fingerprinting. Knowledge of EEC regulations. Strong relationship-building skills with staff, children, families, and volunteers; positive, professional approach to family needs. EEC Professional Development requirements; PQ Registry current, reflecting all PD hours, trainings, and college-level coursework. Salary and Benefits: $15.00-$19.00 per hour. Sick time accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours worked. Complimentary individual YMCA membership. 25% discount on childcare; 50% discount on camp. Locations & Shift Times: Part Time, 1:00-6:00 PM daily; 11:00 AM-6:00 PM on Wednesdays, Monday-Friday. Clifford H. Marshall Elementary School, Germantown Neighborhood Center, Hale Family Afterschool.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old, possess reliable transportation, and pass an EEC background check. Knowledge of EEC regulations and current PQ Registry status for professional development are preferred.
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