Job Description

Level: Entry
Job Location: Haverhill YMCA - Haverhill, MA 01830
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $17.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Opening🌟 Make a Difference Before and After School! Join Our School Age Team 🌟
Are you looking for a rewarding part-time role where you can make a real impact? Do you enjoy working with children and want to grow your leadership skills in a supportive, mission-driven organization?
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
Whether you're looking for morning hours, afternoon hours, or both, this is a great opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children while maintaining a flexible schedule.
What You'll Do
As part of our team, you will:
✅ Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive
✅ 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
- A passion for working with children
- Positive energy and strong communication skills
- Reliability and a 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
💙 Why Work at the Y?
✔ Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs
✔ Paid training and professional development opportunities
✔ Opportunities for growth across our seven YMCA locations
✔ Retirement plan with a 12% employer contribution (once vested; no match required)
✔ Sick time accrual for added flexibility
Join a Team That Makes a Difference
At the YMCA, your work has a lasting impact. Every day, you'll help children build confidence, develop friendships, and create memories that extend far beyond the classroom.
✨ Apply today and help children start and end their school day with fun, support, and encouragement! 💙

Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
- Must meet all licensing requirements for a Group Leader as established by the applicable licensing agency
- Demonstrated understanding of child growth and development, with the ability to apply developmentally appropriate practices when working with children
- Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and families

Requirements
- Must successfully complete all required fingerprinting and background screening requirements prior to employment
- Must maintain all required documentation and certifications within the employee file as required by licensing agencies
- Must 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.