The Before and After School Group Leader implements classroom curriculum, provides homework assistance, communicates information to families, and maintains a safe, healthy, engaging, and nurturing environment. This opening serves the Emilson Y branch, covering Norwell and Scituate program locations. Days are full of hands-on engagement, from morning activities to after-school homework help, gross motor play, and arts and crafts.
Your Role Will Include:
Program Management: Plan and execute programs meeting EEC/HEPA standards and children's needs; accommodate children with disabilities per EEC and ADA.
Staff Engagement: Directly supervise program participants and volunteers; plan and direct staff work per EEC/QRIS standards.
Membership Engagement: Build family relationships, resolve inquiries, and help recruit new families.
Facility Management: Keep program facilities and equipment safe, clean, and well maintained.
Volunteer Development: Engage volunteers.
Community Involvement: Support YMCA fundraising activities and events.
Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older, with a high school diploma or GED plus 6+ months of experience working with school-age children.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus, with 3+ months of experience working with school-age children.
Reliable transportation required, comfortable and able to work across more than one location as needed.
Must pass background check: EEC background check including fingerprinting.
Knowledge of EEC regulations.
Strong relationship-building skills with staff, children, families, and volunteers; positive, professional approach to family needs.
EEC Professional Development requirements; PQ Registry current; CPR/First Aid (provided), Child Protection, and Employee Safety training upon hire.
Salary and Benefits:
$18.00–$20.00 per hour.
Sick time accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
Complimentary individual YMCA membership.
25% discount on childcare; 50% discount on camp.
Locations & Shift Times:
Part-time, AM, PM or Split shift. Grades K–5 and at SSCPS, Grades K–8.
Before School 6:45 – 9:00 AM; After School 2:45 – 6:00 PM, Monday–Friday.
Norwell: Vinal Elementary, Cole Elementary, South Shore Charter Public School.