School Age Child Care Group Leader

## Description **WE ARE NOW HIRING FOR BACK TO SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER! BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL GROUP LEADERS WANTED AT ALL FALMOUTH LOCATIONS!** - **ENJOY A FREE YMCA MEMBERSHIP! SWIM AT THE POOL, WORK OUT AT THE GYM, OR JOIN ONE OF OUR MANY GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES.** **POSITION SUMMARY:** This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction and supervision of the Site Director or Multi-Site Director, and in harmony with the Christian nature and purposes, and the established policies, goals and objectives of the YMCA Cape Cod, the Group Teacher works as a supportive leader among staff to provide effective programs and a warm, safe, loving and nurturing environment in which the child can grow physically, emotionally and intellectually. **OUR CULTURE:** Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. ***We are welcoming:*** we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. ***We are genuine:*** we value you and embrace your individuality. ***We are hopeful:*** we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. ***We are nurturing***: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. ***We are determined:*** above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** - Establish positive relationships with parents, children, school personnel and other staff members. - Be a positive role model. - Group Teacher assists the Site Director or Multi-Site Director in planning and implementing quality program curriculum and lesson plans of the daily program, including arts and crafts, active games, and snack. - Group leader is responsible for assisting with supervision of children. - Group leader is responsible for maintaining a physically and mentally safe environment for the children. - Actively support and participate in YMCA functions as notified by the SACC Director or Multi-Site Director. - Attend all required staff meetings and give input on programming issues. - Head of Group is responsible for record-keeping including daily attendance, newsletter information; lesson plans and maintaining adequately stocked first aid kept and meet all required deadlines for such paperwork. - Substitute at other YMCA SACC sites as needed. - Attend required training and learning opportunities. - Maintain current certifications required by the position. - Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth. - Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. - Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements. **LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:** - ***Communication & Influence:*** Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause. - ***Inclusion:*** Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence. - ***Innovation:*** Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community. - ***Developing Self & Others:*** Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential. - ***Emotional Maturity:*** Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations. ## Requirements **Education, Training & Work Experience:** • CPR, First Aid and AED Certification • Over the age of 16 years old • Must meet all Association-Wide training requirements in addition to those set forth by their Supervisor. • Must be able to pass a Nationwide Criminal and Sex Offe…