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Full Time Group Leader

Job Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, social responsibility, empowering women and eliminating racism. Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists the Lead Teacher in meeting the needs of the children.
2. Assists with planning and preparation of the activities for the children.
3. Supervises and actively participates in play activities with the children.
4. Familiar with child management techniques and is able to use them to encourage appropriate behaviors.
5. Communicates discipline challenges to the Lead Teacher or Coordinator and works to develop a behavior management technique that includes redirection and conflict management.
6. Assists with snack preparation, serving, and clean up.
7. Be familiar with and adheres to DHS regulations.
8. Presents self in a professional manner, dresses appropriately.
9. Attends staff meetings and any additional education required by DHS or the Department of Education.
10. May be designated as the onsite supervisor in the absence of the Lead Teacher, or at the beginning/end of the day. Duties would then include supervising children until they depart, straighten classroom, and put away materials, toys, and games.