Posted Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:00 AM
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Position: Senior Group Leader
Salary: $18.00 per hour
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause-driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.
About the Job
The Senior Group Leader position is responsible for assisting the School Age Child Care Director/Site Director/Group Leader in the daily operations of the program. Maintain a safe, clean, engaging classroom for our Before and After-School programs. The Senior Group Leader will plan, prepare and execute various activities with participants including STEAM projects, group games, HEPA and PHD activities, Character Development curriculum and provide homework assistance. Assists in oversight of all program activities, communicating with families and ensuring all equipment and supplies are available.
Some of the exciting things you will do as a Senior Group Leader include but are not limited to:
- Plans, supervises and implements the program in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA, the School Age & YUSA curriculum.
- Effectively develops and carries out appropriate lesson plans that can be followed by staff.
- Develops a substitute folder containing lesson plans, daily schedule, special activities, and emergency information.
- Incorporates developmental Assets into the curriculum activities for children.
- Establishes structure and routines for children setting boundaries and behavior guidelines.
- Supervises other staff (Group Leaders) in the performance of their duties.
- 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.
- Reports concerns, conflicts, or other problems directly to the supervisor.
- Ensures that all supplies and program needs are available at the time necessary for the participants.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have high school diploma or GED.
- Must obtain CDA within 18 months of employment.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test.
- Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting.
- Must meet the county/state licensing requirements.
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to meet OSSE requirements.
- 90 Hour Certification (45 hour Growth and Development and 45 hour School-Age Method and Materials) required or attained upon employment.
- Hiring contingent upon passing background check and drug screening.
Did you know that just for being a YMCA employee you get great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership ; paid time off/sick leave; numerous professional development opportunities.
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