OVERALL SCOPE:
The Child Care Group Leader assists the Child Care Site Director in planning and administering a school-age child care program.

ACCOUNTABILITY:
The Group Leader reports directly to the School-Age Child Care Site Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Child Care Site Director in planning, coordinating, and administering a child care program to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of school-age children, ensuring the care and protection of the children.
• Assist the Child Care Site Director in ensuring that all child care regulations are met.
• Under the direction of the Child Care Site Director, supervise child care staff and food services as needed.
• Read and understand the YWCA Personnel Manual as it pertains to his/her position and responsibilities
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• Maintain familiarity with established YWCA policies on child abuse and/or neglect, HIV-positive children and staff, and universal health precautions.
• Meet Office of Child Care Licensing and Regulation standards.
• Assist in the coordination and administration of programs for students, trainees, and volunteers, using the site as a field placement.
• Work in collaboration with Site Director, parents, and community resources to improve and enhance the overall quality of the program.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend YWCA organization-wide events, such as the annual meeting and staff retreats.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Child Care Site Director and/or the Director of School-Age Programs.
• Complete 12 clock hours of continued training per year, including at least 6 clock hours of core knowledge training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Be at least 19 years old.
2. Have a high school diploma or GED.
3. Have 6 semester hours or 90 clock hours of approved pre-employment training.
4. Have approved pre-employment training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public.
5. Have at least one of the following:
   • 400 hours of supervised work experience primarily with school-age children in a licensed child care center, public or private school, or in a recreation and parks program or similar setting; or
   • 400 hours of experience caring for school-age children as a registered family child care provider; or
   • 1 year of college; or
   • a combination of experience and college that combined equal at least 1 year
6. Be certified in CPR and Standard First Aid.
7. Successfully complete a criminal background check.
8. Be committed to the mission and vision of the YWCA Greater Baltimore Area

The successful candidate will also be required to pass a physical exam.

The YWCA may be able to start a potential employee by requesting a variance on some of the qualifications listed above.

• Location: Owings Mills, Reisterstown, Harford
• Compensation: $8.00
• This is at a non-profit organization.

The YWCA Greater Baltimore Area is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons to apply.

Reply to: mshaw@baltimoreywca.org