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YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas

Work Study-Afterschool Group Leader

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, Coppell, Texas, United States, 75019


Description

**You must be approved for Fall 2024 Work Study through your school's Financial Aid Office to apply.**

**Jobs are located at various locations**

Childcare Afterschool Group Leader

Hours: Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM

FIND YOUR PURPOSE. FIND YOUR Y

Kids are our Cause and serving the families of our communities is the passion of YMCA Childcare. As a member of our team, you will find no shortage of talented, passionate people ready to help you grow and succeed - all the while building a brighter future for children, families, and communities.

WE ARE...

Mission-LedInnovation-DrivenLocally InspiredSafety-ObsessedAn Afterschool Group Leader

is instrumental in making sure they provide a safe, engaging, bully-free and intentionally fun environment for our children while implementing activities planned for the day.

Requirements

Must meet and follow Texas Health and Human Services state license standards including pass background checks.Minimum age: 18 years of age; Education: High School Degree/ G.E.D. or higherPrevious childcare experience preferred but not required.Complete required childcare training aligned with the YMCA, Texas Health and Human Services, Texas Workforce and Texas Rising Star.Keep an accurate daily count of children each day and follow the policy/procedure to ensure each child is accounted for.Report staff or child incidents, accidents, or suspected child abuse to the supervisor and follow the policy/procedure for completing reports after each occurrence.Assist with safety drills to practice site evacuation and emergency procedures for fire, inclement weather, lockdown, etc., and can implement such procedures.Ability to work independently and lead groups through enrichment and recreational activities.Stand and walk for long periods of time to provide proper auditory and visual supervision of each child's ongoing activity, carry at least 30 pounds when needed, and go from sitting to standing with ease.Encourage creativity and intellectual curiosity by building on the child's interests and talents.Portray a positive role model for youth by maintaining an attitude of respect, loyalty, patience, integrity, courtesy, and maturity.Maintain a strong, positive relationship with the local YMCA personnel to ensure our community connection to that branch. As well as communicating effectively with parents and co-workers.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WORK AT THE Y.