Before and After School Group Leader

Before and After School Group Leader - Pleasant Street Base Pay Range

$13.65/hr - $17.47/hr

Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of children? Do you have the skills and dedication to join our team at the Boys & Girls Club? If so, we invite you to apply ASAP. If you're looking to find fulfilling, meaningful work and the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of children as a capable and caring mentor, look no further.

Group Leader plans and implements developmentally appropriate programs and activities for school‑age children and ensures member safety while focusing on five core program areas of Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, the Arts, and Sports and Fitness.

We are looking for individuals who can work a 6 am to 8 am shift, as well as individuals who can work 2 pm to 6 pm. The possibility of working both shifts is also available.

• Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes that:
• Promotes and stimulates program participation through the delivery of age‑appropriate day‑to‑day activities in accordance with established program expectations.
• Assists in orientating new members to the Club's daily scheduling and program expectations (Be Safe, Be Kind, and Take Care).
• Provides guidance, role modeling, and constructive feedback to members to promote development and skill building in program area(s).
• Demonstrates leadership through consistent use of safety and licensing best practices to ensure proper conduct and safety of members.
• Continuously accounts for the members in their assigned group by name, face, and written attendance.
• Oversees and assists in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining program space and upkeep.

• Effectively implements and administers programs, services, and activities for members.
• Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure Club and child safety, quality programs, and good appearance of the branch/site at all times. Ensures that program areas are safe, well‑ventilated, and well lit; and that Club equipment is maintained in a good working condition.
• Ensures the evaluation of Club programs continually, including tracking outcome metrics; verifies that programs/activities respond to member needs and addresses their gender and cultural diversity.
• Responsible for documenting any problems or issues that may arise on a day‑to‑day basis through the use of injury/incident reports.
• Responsible for communicating with child care licensing and DCYF when applicable.
• Participates in special programs and/or events such as all‑staff training days.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Facilitates open and effective, professional verbal and written communication with families, staff, and members.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience working with school‑age children, totaling 600 hours.
• Documentation of at least 3 credits in child development, education, recreation, or other field of study focused on children, awarded by an accredited college or university.
• Documentation that she or he is a certified coach.
• Documentation of 5 years of parenting experience.
• Documentation form or on file with the department that she or he was qualified and employed as a group leader in a school‑age program on or before the adoption of these rules in 2022.
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to communicate with parents/guardians.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications in order to meet Bureau of Childcare licensing requirements.
• Occasional travel for meetings/training, etc. may be required.
• May be asked to drive Club van/short bus occasionally. (21 plus years of age only)
• Must possess a safe driving record and submit a copy of such record to either the Operations Director or human resources department.

• All of the candidates that are offered a job with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern…