Group Leader

Pay Rate: $16.50/hour

Status: Sub or Part Time

*Floating Locations: Springfield, Wilbraham, Chicopee

POSITION SUMMARY: 
Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director of Education, manage the daily operations of the School’s Out Program.    
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Supervise children, promote learning opportunities, and lead activities in conjunction with the Site Director at an assigned site(s). 
• Assist the Site Director in planning and implementing a holistic curriculum for a given site(s) that reflect Y values. 
• Role model acceptable behaviors and decision-making for participants and peers. 
• Actively participate in all related in-services, trainings, and activities. 
• Utilize appropriate guidance and developmental techniques with participants to create an orderly environment that is conducive to learning and child safety. 
• Provide substitute coverage to other sites on an as needed basis. 
• Enforce and support the policies contained in the Y Parent Guide, Behavior Management Guide and Staff Handbook. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent. 
• Additional years of professional experience. 
• At least 2 years of experience in working with school-age children. 
• At least 1 year of experience in customer service/relation. 
• First Aid/CPR/AED certifications or willing to obtain within 60 days of hire. 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex, critical problem solving independently. 
• Knowledge of and ability to learn appropriate child development techniques. 
• Demonstrated track record of timeliness and punctuality. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand or reach for extended periods of times, move around the work environment independently, push, pull or lift up to 25 pounds for short periods of time.
• Employee is exposed to noise and fluctuating temperatures.