Group Leader - School Age Childcare - Multiple Locations at Capital District YMCA in Schenectady, New York

Job Description:

The Capital District YMCA is seeking Group Leaders for Multiple locations!

Our Group Leaders help with the implementation of all school age child care activities. Group Leaders create a positive, nurturing relationship with children. Also promotes and supports the potential of all youth at site and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall after school childcare experience.

Qualifications to become a Group Leader:

• AAS in Child Development, Recreation or related field OR HS Degree/GED and Two years direct experience with children under age 13 required.


• Submission of NYS Medical Statement of Childcare Staff Form documenting physician clearance to work in a childcare setting as well as TB Test which meets Health and Social Service requirement.


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  Maintain 30 hours of childcare related training every two years.


• Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; CPR; First Aid; AED; Blood borne Pathogens to be completed within 30 days of hire.


• Excellent organizational, communication and problem solving skills. Basic knowledge of computers.


• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

 

Free Single YMCA Membership and Discounted Childcare Upon Hire!  Starting Rate is $15.00 per hour

Education

Required

• High School Diploma/GED or better

Preferred

• Associates or better in Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• First Aid


• Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED

Skills

Preferred

• Group Facilitation


• Leadership


• Communication

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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