Group Teacher School Age Childcare (SACC)

DescriptionJob Title

Group Teacher – School Age Childcare (SACC)

Status

Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay Rate

$18.00 per hour

Department

Childcare

Reports To

Site Coordinator – School Age Childcare (SACC)

Position Summary

The Group Teacher creates a safe, structured, and enriching environment for school-age children enrolled in the YMCA of Yonkers School Age Childcare program. This role supports youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility by delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote academic success, character development, and positive relationships. Group Teachers collaborate with site staff to maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children can achieve, relate, and belong.

Essential Functions

• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of all children through active supervision and adherence to OCFS ratio requirements
• Plan and implement structured, age-appropriate daily activities supporting literacy, STEM, arts, SEL, nutrition, fitness, and cultural awareness
• Facilitate homework help, enrichment activities, and academic skill-building
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming program space; set up and sanitize materials as needed
• Lead weekly or seasonal projects such as showcases, group initiatives, or culminating events
• Support children’s social-emotional growth using positive behavior guidance and strength-based approaches
• Promote inclusion by accommodating diverse learning needs and supporting children with IEPs or individualized plans
• Assist with snack/meal service and promote positive, family-style dining experiences
• Maintain accurate documentation including attendance, incident reports, sign-in/out logs, and developmental records
• Participate in required trainings, drills, and OCFS professional development requirements
• Collaborate with Site Coordinator and staff to ensure program consistency and safety
• Build strong relationships with parents and caregivers through communication and engagement
• Represent YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all interactions

Leadership Competencies

• Communication and Influence
• Developing Self and Others
• Program and Project Management
• Child and Family Engagement

Qualifications

Must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and at least one year of experience working with children
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education and three years of experience
• Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and enrollment in an OCFS-approved study plan leading to an Associate’s degree within two years

Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse children and families
• Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills
• Experience in afterschool, school-age, or youth programs preferred
• Must meet all OCFS eligibility and fingerprinting requirements
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Schedule / Availability

School-Year Schedule: Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Additional Availability Required:

• Half Days: 11:15 AM – 6:00 PM
• Vacation Camp Days: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to actively supervise children indoors and outdoors
• Ability to move throughout program space and participate in activities
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Flexibility to support different sites or assignments within the SACC program