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Join Our Team as a Group Leader – After School Program at the Foxboro Charter School

Are you passionate about working with children and fostering a positive, engaging environment? The Hockomock Area YMCA’s School Age Department is seeking enthusiastic and dependable Group Leaders for our After School Program at the Foxboro Charter School. Group Leaders play a key role in supervising students, supporting daily routines, and creating a safe and welcoming space where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

If you're energetic, responsible, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Essential Functions

• Support the development and delivery of curriculum and group activities.

• Actively participate in all parts of the daily schedule, including:

  • Snack, lunch preparation, and cleanup

  • Activity facilitation

  • Program space setup and cleanup

• Supervise and engage with youth to ensure a safe, fun, and inclusive environment.

• Follow all YMCA health and safety procedures and EEC licensing regulations.

• Report any concerns or issues promptly to the Site Director.

• Use positive redirection and guidance techniques to support children’s social-emotional development.

• Maintain a professional and supportive demeanor with children, families, and team members.

• Keep assigned areas clean, organized, and inviting.

Requirements

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while effectively managing multiple responsibilities.

• Strong work ethic with excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to upholding and promoting the mission, values, and goals of the YMCA.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• Prior experience working with school-age children is preferred.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability.

• First Aid and CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.