YMCA Program Group Leader (Expanded Learning Afterschool Program)

You will make an impact in our education system. Our YMCA's Expanded Learning Program is seeking Group Leaders to work with kids (K-8th Grade) in our YMCA's Expanded Learning Program for the 2023-2024 school year!

The Group Leader position will end in June with the potential to be rehired for the summer and next school year. Your typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-6:00pm. You will be assigned to work at a school site in:

• Richmond
• San Pablo
• Tara Hills
• El Sobrante

Our team's Vision and Mission
We at the YMCA Expanded Learning Program envision a world where all students will discover their purpose to reach their full potential. Every day, we elevate youth voices by providing enrichment opportunities that promote leadership learning and healthy habits.

Does your mission align with ours?

Our mission starts with strong team members...
We seek people who believe in our vision and want to contribute to impacting the youth in our communities. You will work with the team's Site Coordinator to provide academic achievement, physical play, and creativity enrichment opportunities to the kids in our YMCA Expanded Learning (ELP) program. Be willing to learn. Take action to engage and inspire students, staff, and volunteers.

About the YMCA Expanded Learning Program
We work with schools in West Contra Costa and Oakland to create Afterschool Programming that focus on student enrichment in creativity, academic achievement, and physical play. Together, we guide underserved children and families to reach their full potential.

Your Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of 15-20 students
• Plan lessons and lead daily activities (academic, enrichment, or physical)
• Record and track attendance
• Collaborate with team to create a clean and safe learning environment

Your Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have completed 48 college units or passed the Instructional Aid (IA) Exam
• (We will offer IA Exam if the above is not met.)
• Pass DOJ/FBI criminal background check
• Have CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within 30 days of hire

Ideally, you know how to do the following...

• Understand Growth Mindset and lead with a Growth Mindset
• Build strong relationships with staff, students, and families
• Organize your time to meet deadlines and submit high-quality work
• Use creativity to explore new ways to enhance or add to our program
• Show conscious awareness about yourself and your effect on others
• Take accountability in any issues and challenges that you are a part of

Our Commitment and Your Commitment

• Compensation: $21 per hour
• A pathway to higher leadership positions
• Free YMCA Gym Membership
• Regular School Year: Ideal candidates are able to work 1pm-6pm, Monday-Friday. Because ELP is an Afterschool Program, you must be able to work afternoons and evenings.

Apply if you are up for a worthy challenge!

If you are ready for a journey to inspire children to become the leaders of tomorrow, then we are ready to meet and learn more about you and what you can bring to our program's future!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• After school
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person