Group Leader,Latchkey; Mornings -Andover Job Andover area,Kansas USA,Child Care/Nanny

Position: Group Leader, Latchkey (Mornings) -Andover USD 385

Job Responsibilities

Attending all mandatory staff meetings and in-service hours.

Lead program activities, supervise routines, and encourage youth participation.

Remain actively engaged with youth throughout program with a focus on building relationships and being a positive role model in the areas of interpersonal communication, sportsmanship, healthy eating and physical activity.

Demonstrating the ability to set and maintain limits for children using positive reinforcements.

Support and guide youth in conflict to find positive solutions and work out differences and disagreement with respect to all involved.

Maintaining good public relations with parents and host building administrators at your

Create a welcoming environment by ensuring everyone that enters the program receives a warm welcome and children and parents are greeted by name.

Communicating any issue or concerns to the Site Director in a timely manner.

Following all reporting procedures for reporting suspected child abuse including notification to your Site Director and/or Area Supervisor immediately.

Engage and actively participate in the YMCA annual campaign, including but not limited to solicitation of donations and fundraising activities as directed.

Maintain open communication with your supervisor regarding training needs, any interest in opportunities to advance, clarification of responsibilities or policies and/or feedback on performance.

Engage and actively participate in annual campaign, including but not limited to solicitation of donations and participation and support of campaign fundraisers.

All other duties as assigned.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:
Ensuring children feel positive and look forward to coming to the YMCA program. Ensuring parents are pleased with the growth and development of the child(ren), positively affecting overall program stability.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Minimum age of 18.

Must have High School diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Effective communication, both orally and in writing.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional integrity.

Work collaboratively as a team member.

Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.

The ability to both follow and implement program activities pre-planned for the group.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Must be able to routinely perform the following moderate physical activities; climb, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear, and have visual acuity.

Must demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment, motivation, and desire to work with all ages, especially youth.

Must always present a neat and professional appearance.

Job Requirements

Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision, and values.
Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire.
Complete Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid, KDHE Health History, Site Orientation, and other mandatory trainings in accordance with Conditions of Employment.
Learn all emergency procedures and action plans for the branch as necessary.
Understand and abide-by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association and in compliance with KDHE School Age Program regulations.
Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch, including weekends and evenings as need for team meetings and/or trainings. (Summer Camp Staff assigned to Camp Hyde will be required to work occasional weekend rentals)

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