These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals, Mission and Policies of the YMCA of the East Bay. Group Leader Assistants are responsible for supporting the daily operations of the site by providing high quality and responsive care to children and families in an inclusive setting. The position support meaningful, culturally relevant educational and recreational activities and positive relationships grounded in Y values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Support active supervision of students at all times to promote physical and emotional safety.
Assist with developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant activities, curriculum, supplies and equipment.
Work cooperatively with staff to support program quality, safety, cleanliness and accident prevention.
Support individual growth, homework help and academic skill building while recognizing each child’s needs.
Maintain accurate attendance and required program records.
Support children’s health and well-being; provide first aid when necessary and promptly report incidents or injuries.
Use consistent, age-appropriate positive behavior guidelines and document notable situations according to policy.
Build and maintain positive communication—both verbal and non-verbal—with students, families, school personnel, district partners and Y staff.
Follow Y policies and applicable community partner policy requirements for the assigned site at all times.
Attend required staff meetings, trainings, program activities and special events.
Other duties as assigned.
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:
Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities
Must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
Frequent bending & standing: able to walk for long periods
Visual ability to clearly monitor activities in both indoor and outdoor settings
Mobility to respond quickly to an emergency
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Inclusion
Communication and Influence
Emotional Maturity
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent; at least 18 years of age.
48 semester units or successful completion of the Instructional Aide (IA) exam.
Youth, classroom or child care experience preferred; paid and/or volunteer experience considered.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and support children of all abilities.
Pre-employment health screening/TB and DOJ/FBI LiveScan clearances.
Pediatric First Aid and CPR, AED, Child Abuse Prevention and applicable safety trainings within required timelines.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Castro Valley, California
Website
http://www.ymcaeastbay.org
Skills
Childcareunmatched
Community Supportunmatched
First Aidunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lift/Move 30 Poundsunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Training Programunmatched
Volunteer Experienceunmatched
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