School Age Group Leader

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position supports the work of the Y, a

leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening

community through youth development, healthy living and social

responsibility. Under the direction and supervision of the Site Director

or Multi-Site Director, and in harmony with the Christian nature and

purposes, and the established policies, goals and objectives of the YMCA

Cape Cod, the Group Teacher works as a supportive leader among staff to

provide effective programs and a warm, safe, loving and nurturing

environment in which the child can grow physically, emotionally and

intellectually. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.) Establish positive

relationships with parents, children, school personnel and other staff

members. 2.} Be a positive role model. 3.) Group Teacher assists the

Site Director or Multi-Site Director in planning and implementing

quality program curriculum and lesson plans of the daily program,

including arts and crafts, active games, and snack. 4.) Group leader is

responsible for assisting with supervision of children. 5.) Group leader

is responsible for maintaining a physically and mentally safe

environment for the children. 6.) Actively support and participate in

YMCA functions as notified by the SACC Director or Multi-Site Director.

• Attend all required staff meetings and give input on programming
  
  

issues. 8.) Head of Group is responsible for record-keeping including

daily attendance, newsletter information; lesson plans and maintaining

adequately stocked first aid kept and meet all required deadlines for

such paperwork.