Before and Afterschool Group Leader

Overview

The YMCA is seeking an engaging, enthusiastic, and nurturing group leader to join our team. This position is primarily school year based and plays a key role in providing a safe and enriching environment for school‑aged children to learn, grow, and explore. The group leader aids the overall operation of high‑quality early learning, promotes YMCA core values, and encourages lifelong learning.

The YMCA offers training to new leaders.

• Planning, organizing, and implementing activities (e.g., games, arts and crafts, storytelling) and overall engagement with the children.
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of the students and maintain a clean and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Foster positive relationships with children and their families through effective communication and collaboration.
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development by encouraging positive relationships and participation in developmentally appropriate activities.
• Observe and document children's progress and behavior, reporting any concerns to the Site Coordinator or childcare management.
• Assist in providing reasonable accommodations to allow children with disabilities to participate in activities.

• 100% Discount Individual Membership
• 50% Discount Household Membership
• 50% Discount on program registration for the employee only
• 20% Discount for the employee and individuals listed on Household Membership on Personal Training offerings/packages and Swim/Tennis private lessons

• Must meet EEC Out of School Time requirements:
  Minimum of 9 months experience working with school‑age children without high school diploma OR 6 months experience with high school diploma OR minimum of 3 months’ experience with BA degree.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge and experience with EEC regulations.
• The ability to develop positive, effective working relationships with staff, children & families, and volunteers; implement methods to address and follow up with family needs positively and professionally, reflecting an attitude that values diversity.
• Must meet EEC Educator Professional Development requirements; PQ Registry to reflect all trainings. CPR and 1st Aid required (provided by the Y), Child Protection & Reporting and Employee Safety online trainings upon hire.
• Must be able to pass and maintain EEC CORI/SORI background checks.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period, walk, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, use finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear, and have visual acuity. Activities such as climbing, running, swimming and other outdoor activities may also be required.

Boston, MA – Salary range $90,000.00 – $