Before School; Counselor

Overview

Old Colony YMCA has brought people together in communities throughout Massachusetts for 130 years and counting. This is a place where people of all ages, genders, religions, cultures, and beliefs can come together to learn from each other, get healthy, and find strength. If you enjoy working with children and helping to provide a fun, safe and educational environment where you can make a difference, then this may be the position that you’ve been searching for.

Our childcare center is in search of qualified workers to help monitor and lead activities throughout the day. This job will help you develop excellent skills and techniques that can benefit you in both your personal life and in future careers in child development. We are seeking to employ a School Age Group Leader in our Plymouth location. The before school program opens at 7am until school begins.

Hiring for preferred hours of 7am until school begins (roughly 9am).

Role summary Under the supervision of the School Age Site Coordinator the Group Leader will assist in supervising the program and ensuring a safe, healthy, and constructive environment for all children involved in the program. The Group Leader will ensure that all areas of responsibilities of the job reflect the mission beliefs of the Old Colony Y.

• Understand and ensure EEC regulations as well as Old Colony Y policies (Child and Youth Care policy, Child Guidance Policy, Health Care Policy) are maintained at all times.
• Assist with planning, developing, and implementing the program curriculum in accordance with EEC regulations and Old Colony YMCA’s policies.
• Meet with School Age Site Coordinator as directed.
• Attend both weekly site staff meetings and monthly asset/school age curriculum meetings.

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Evidence of physical examination within last 12 months.
• Negative Mantoux TB test and immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella.
• Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence and work and thrive as part of a cohesive team.
• Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and clean when necessary.
• Will sometimes work early morning, late nights and weekends.
• Strong oral communication skills required for occasional public speaking responsibilities.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to 75lbs on occasion and 40lbs frequently (children) and move intermittently during work hours.
• Ability to thoroughly understand Y-USA’s three focus areas:
  Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility; proven ability to identify and meet the needs of the health seeker.

A full benefits package, competitive salaries, staff development, paid training, flexible hours, FREE Y membership, staff referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.