Group Leader - Hyde Park
Company: YMCA of Greater Boston
Location: Hyde Park
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description Under the
supervision of the Site Director/Program Administrator, the Group
Educator plans and implements classroom curriculum, provides
homework assistance, communicates information to families, and
maintains a safe, healthy, warm, engaging, and attractive
environment. The Group Educator will serve as a liaison between the
school day teacher and parent to support the academic and social
emotional success of the students in their classroom.
Age-appropriate activities should provide for growth in cognitive
skills, self-awareness, peer relationships, and character
development. The educator conducts him/herself in a caring,
responsible, honest, and respectful manner and is a role model for
colleagues, as well as for program participants and families. In
addition, he/she ensures focus on programming that promotes healthy
living, social responsibility, and youth development with the
ultimate goal to position the YMCA of Greater Boston to be the
child care program of choice for families and school districts,
providing the best in outcomes, staff and level of innovation.
Requirements: Keeps safety of children as first priority;
emphasizes personal safety and emotional well-being with the
children, parents, and early education staff. Ensures 100%
compliance with COVID 19 policies – children in masks at all times,
constant handwashing, social distancing. Uses positive and
constructive methods of child guidance, while ensuring that all
staff does the same. Adheres to the rules, regulations and
procedures set forth by the YMCA of Greater Boston, the branch
location, and the Department of Early Education and Care, as
applicable. Ensures supervision of children and management of
smooth transitions to promote safety and appropriate behavior.
Works with the Site Director in the design of the program space and
maintain facility and supplies at all times. Assists the Site
Director with relevant assessments on a variety of levels
throughout the year by means of progress reports, parent surveys,
and program self-assessment. Provides children with a well-balanced
curriculum of specific, planned learning experiences that support
their social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language
development. Key Responsibilities This employee ensures:
Group/Program curricula that provide growth in cognitive skills,
self-awareness, group relationships, and character development.
Ensures adherence to EEC licensing standards, and perpetuates an
inclusive culture. Communicates information to parents. Maintains a
program environment that is safe, healthy, and engaging. A
developmentally sound program for children which provides positive
channels to grow, learn and develop to their full potential. A
program which meets community needs in a manner consistent with the
YMCA mission. Practices and follows all COVID-19 Policies.
Completes daily screening prior to entering work each day. Wears a
mask at all times Abides by Social Distancing recommendations
Completes all PPE and Safety trainings prior to first day of
work
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