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. 7.) 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.