Group Leader

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026 Job Description The Haverhill YMCA is seeking energetic and caring team members to join our Before and After School Programs serving elementary schools in Haverhill, Georgetown (Penn Brook), and Amesbury (Shay School). Program Hours Before School: Monday–Friday, 6:45 AM – 9:00 AM After School: Monday–Friday, approximately 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM What You’ll Do Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children. Lead and support fun, age‑appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Build positive relationships with children, families, school staff, and fellow YMCA team members. Serve as a positive role model while encouraging teamwork, confidence, and inclusion. Help children start and end their school day feeling supported, encouraged, and connected. What We’re Looking For Passion for working with children. Positive energy and strong communication skills. Reliability and commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Experience working with children is preferred but not required. Qualifications At least 18 years of age. High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. Must meet all licensing requirements for a Group Leader as established by applicable licensing agency. Demonstrated understanding of child growth and development with ability to apply developmentally appropriate practices. Strong communication, leadership, and relationship‑building skills. Ability to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and families. Requirements Successfully complete all required fingerprinting and background screening before employment. Maintain all required documentation and certifications within employee file as required by licensing agencies. Complete all required trainings, certifications, and program orientation in accordance with licensing regulations and YMCA of the North Shore standards. Commitment to upholding YMCA policies, procedures, and core values. Work Environment & Physical Demands Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Must be able to actively participate in indoor and outdoor program activities. Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and moving throughout the program space. Must be able to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected situations and emergencies. Ability to maintain active supervision of children and ensure a safe environment at all times. Must possess the physical and mental stamina necessary to support a fast‑paced childcare environment. The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status. #J-18808-Ljbffr