Under the direct supervision of the Site Coordinator and/or Program Administrator, is responsible for leading a team of 1-5 group leaders in the planning and implementing of age-appropriate activities which will ensure each child’s personal safety while providing fun, cognitive and physical challenges and learning experiences. The Unit Leader will uphold the employee code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities reflect the mission of the Malden YMCA. Will lead in the direct supervision of the children in the School Age Child Care Program, as well as display and encourage the YMCA Core Values: Caring, Responsibility, Honesty and Respect.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Understand and ensure EEC regulations as well as Malden YMCA policies are maintained at all times.
- Manages behavior and supervises the children in both small and large group settings, and all activities.
- Manages group leaders and facilitate all program components, including but not limited to: keeping accurate staff/youth ratios; preparation of daily activities; maintaining program space; equipment and supplies inventory; emergency procedures/protocols; classroom management and positive behavior management.
- Helps design and implement a youth centered-staff driven curriculum within the guidelines of EEC and Malden YMCA policies, as well as the YMCA Afterschool Framework.
- Designs and implements weekly and monthly lesson/activity plans, including a comprehensive list of supplies needed to complete activities, and presents it to the Site Coordinator in a timely manner.
- Keeps program site clean before, during and after activities, or as per request of the Site Coordinator/Program Administrator.
- Facilitates setting up activities, tables, chairs, breakfast, lunch and/or snack daily.
- Accountable for maintaining required program records including: meal counts, curriculum binder, EEC required room postings, team attendance, youth behavior plans, medications and allergies list, and other records as directed by YMCA and SACC managers.
- Attends, participates and helps facilitate family nights and other program events.
- Provides leadership role in weekly/monthly staff meetings, curriculum meetings and professional development workshops.
- Participates in ongoing YMCA initiatives as directed by SACC Managers, the Director of Youth Development and the CEO.
- Will perform duties as a bus monitor when needed.
Educational Background:
Some college preferred, including coursework in education, social work, youth/human development or childcare related subjects.
Skills/Experience:
- At least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in curriculum design and implementation.
- At least one year previous experience working with school age children, as well as previous experience with diverse populations.
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from all backgrounds.
- Completes no less than 10 hours per year of professional development training.
- Able to complete and submit all required documents and training per EEC and YMCA regulations, including CPR/First Aid with 90 days of employment.
- Must have strong communication, organization and strong leadership skills as well as the ability to follow directions, be self-motivated, and work well in a team environment.
Compensation/Benefits:
Hourly: $13.00 - $16.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 8 2018
Active Until:
Mar 9 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit