Group Leader

Group Leader

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Site Coordinator- Child Care, lead and supervise a designated group of children in a range of programs and activities.

Essential Functions

• Provide activities in accordance with established Child Care Services regulations.
• Establish and promote an environment to allow child growth physically, emotionally, socially.
• Model the Y’s healthy eating standards by consuming HEPA compliant foods and beverages during meal and snack times, and avoiding consumption of food and beverages during other program times.
• Model the Y’s active living standards by engaging in games and physical activities with youth.
• Make observations and assess information for inclusion in child evaluations.
• Provide open communication with parents and children to assure highest standards of care are being met.
• Participate in program planning, monitoring of participation, and evaluation of expected results.
• Participate in developing, promoting, and enforcing of established ground rules.
• Participate in maintenance of cleanliness and safety of the physical environment.

YMCA Competencies

• Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
• People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others.
• Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings.
• Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements according to EEC regulations.
• Current knowledge of state and YMCA standards and regulations specific to early education and childcare.
• Ability to effectively interact with parents and children on a range of issues.
• Demonstrated skill in developing and leading a range of children’s educational, recreational, and social activities.
• Demonstrated ability to make mature judgments in difficult situations.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands of this position are limited and, as such, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with physical disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.