Ipswich YMCA After School Program multi-site Group Leader - Ipswich Family YMCA
Ipswich, MA 01938
About the Job
As part of our After School Program Staff at Essex Elementary and Newbury Elementary, you will help create a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment so that each child can learn, grow, and thrive while in our care, outside of traditional school day hours. On a regular day, you will be a role model for youth, demonstrate the core values of the Y, develop and lead children in fun and engaging activities, support the secure check-in and check-out of children, and collaborate with team members in supervising groups of children to ensure safety, appropriate behaviors, and licensing compliance. You will ensure appropriate communication is shared amongst team members and supervisors, documenting all incidents as required and responding to children's needs. When the school year ends this position can continue working in our Summer Camp Programs. We have opportunities in various roles ranging from Camp Counselor to the Summer Literacy program.
To thrive in this position, you must have an interest in or experience working directly with children in a recreational or educational setting. You understand how to apply rules and provide positive redirection to ensure the safety of children. You are seeking a fulfilling and rewarding job that will expand upon your leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults. You seek to inspire the next generation of leaders and problem solvers!
In addition to a quality work environment, our YMCA offers competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development opportunities including;
- Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.
- Paid training and development.
- Advancement and growth opportunities within our seven YMCA locations.
- Retirement fund with company contribution.
Qualifications
You have an interest in working in education, social work, childcare, at a non-profit, or a related field. You may be or are seeking to become a teacher, trainer, administrator, or program director, or you may want to build a career based on leadership, and organizational skills, and to build upon the ability to work with groups of people. Before & After School Programs allow for part-time, flexible jobs that are perfect for recent college grads, part-time college students, retirees, and anyone who taking a gap year or seeking meaningful work.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent to meet Group Leader Qualifications through the Department of Early Education (those under 18 may be considered for Assistant Group Leader positions)
- A minimum of 3-6 months prior experience working in a school-age program (grades K-5) is highly preferred
- Consistent afternoon availability Monday-Friday 1:30-6:00 pm (5 days per week highly preferred, a minimum of 3 days required)
- Pay rate is based on experience and job level.
- We have positions at Essex Elementary and Newbury Elementary Schools
For further assistance, you may contact the HR department at 978-564-3075.
The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.