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YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

YMCA KIPP DC Senior Group Leader

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Position: Senior Group Leader Salary: $18.00 per hour

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.

About the JobThe Senior Group Leader position is responsible for assisting the School Age Child Care Director/Site Director/Group Leader in the daily operations of the program. Maintain a safe, clean, engaging classroom for our Before and After-School programs. SGL will plan, prepare and execute various activities with participants including STEAM projects, group games, HEPA and PHD activities, Character Development curriculum and provide homework assistance. Assists in oversight of all program activities, communicating with families and ensuring all equipment and supplies are available.

Schedule:

Monday-FridayBefore Care

6

:30am-8:00am and orAfter Care

2:30pm-6:30pmKIPP DC Site Locations:

Shaw Campus: 421 P St. NWWebb Campus: 1375 Mt. Olivet Rd. NESmilow Campus: 5300 Blaine St. NEDouglass Campus: 2600 Douglass Rd. SEWheeler Campus: 3301 Wheeler Rd. SESome of the exciting things you will do as a Senior Group Leader include but are not limited to:

Plans, supervises and implements the program in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA, the School Age & YUSA curriculumEffectively develops and carries out appropriate lesson plans that can be followed by staffDevelops a substitute folder containing lesson plans, daily schedule, special activities, and emergency informationIncorporate developmental Assets into the curriculum activities for childrenEstablishes structure and routines for children setting boundaries and behavior guidelinesSupervises other staff (Group Leaders) in the performance of their dutiesResponsible for the safety of the children at all times, including understanding and being able to implement emergency procedures as necessaryAttends parent/child events as requiredEffectively communicates with parents throughout the program yearMaintains an attractive and clean classroom at all timesReports concerns, conflicts, or other problems directly to the supervisorEnsures that all supplies and program needs are available at the time necessary for the participantsOther duties as requiredQualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of ageMust have high school diploma or GEDMust obtain CDA within 18 months of employmentCurrent CPR and First Aid CertificationDocumentation of physical examination and TB skin testClear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprintingMust meet the county/state licensing requirementsMust be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to meet OSSE requirements.90 Hour Certification (45 hour Growth and Development and 45 hour School-Age Method and Materials) required or attained upon employment.Hiring contingent upon passing background check and drug screening.

Benefits:

Did you know that just for being a YMCA employee you get great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare;

free YMCA membership

paid time off/sick leave, numerous professional development opportunities.