School Age Services - Group Leader; Part-Time - Millington & Arlington, TN

Position: School Age Services - Group Leader (Part-Time) - Millington & Arlington, TN

School Age Services - Group Leader (Part-Time) - Millington & Arlington, TN

Base pay range: $11.00/hr - $15.00/hr

Overview

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of the School Age Site Director, the part-time School Age Group Leader is responsible for implementing activities and executing daily lesson plans for the School Age Before and After School sites and Summer Programs. The Group Leader will work with other site staff to foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth, consistent with the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South mission and vision.

Essential

Functions

• Model the YMCA core values:
  Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Set up and take down program space to create a child-friendly environment; move, clean, and organize furniture and equipment and leave the space in good order
• Actively lead and engage a group of 15 to 20 children in activities as outlined by the Site Director
• Follow all safety standards and risk management policies to ensure the safety and well-being of participants and staff
• Assist in planning and implementing a quality curriculum that meets YMCA guidelines
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as required
• Assist in maintaining supplies and inventory on site
• Assist in monitoring licensing standards at the School Age site to ensure quality standards
• Maintain positive relationships with YMCA personnel, administration, and school staff
• Assist in maintaining citywide policies and procedures
• Take on duties as directed by the Site Director

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the YMCA mission
• Ability to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to relate to diverse groups
• Professional image with conflict resolution skills; sound judgment and initiative
• Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must complete state and school district background checks and fingerprint clearances
• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Certifications Required

Before a new hire is scheduled to work, they must complete 11 hours of training, including but not limited to items listed below:

• New Hire Orientation training
• DHS Background Disclosure Form & Fingerprint appointment
• Abuse Registry Check
• DHS Physical health form
• Proof of education
• Past Employment references
• DHS TCCOTS “Before you Begin” and “Shaken Baby” training (TN program sites)
• Pre-service training

Within 30 days of hire:

• CPR/First Aid/AED (Infant/Pediatric)
• Must maintain annual training requirements

Work Schedule

Flexible work schedule required. Work schedules may vary per the needs of specific before and after sites. Before care is from 6:30 am until the start of school. After care is from the end of school until 6:30 pm. This part-time position is a split shift covering before and/or after school hours. Available work schedules: before school (only), after school (only), before and after school.

Work

Environment and Physical Demands

• Climbing, sitting, reaching, crouching or crawling, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical equipment
• Exposure to chemical elements
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Noise level usually minimal to moderate

Information Security & Sensitivity Conditions

• This position requires elevated security permissions to systems storing sensitive information
• Access to sensitive and confidential information
• System activity may be subject to periodic audits
• Protect confidential communications and information
• Disciplinary action may result from non-compliance with security duties

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to preventing abuse of children; all allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA.

Salary

Description:

$11.00 - $15.00

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