(Student Position) Afterschool Group Leader (K-5th Grade) - YMCA

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Job Title (Student Position) Afterschool Group Leader (K-5th Grade) - YMCA Department Student Services Location Sheridan Posting Category Student - Sheridan Desired Start Date 08/25/2026 Hourly Rate (if applicable) $14.00/hr Hiring Range Full Salary Range Benefits Summary

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Months Worked Annually Typical Work Schedule

Tentatively 3-4 positions available. Flexible hours, based on Class Schedule

Position Information

Posting Number 20151021P Job Posting Date 08/03/2026 Initial Review Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Summary

Position is off-campus at the YMCA.

Under the guidance of the After-School Program Coordinator, the After-School Group Leader provides direction for the program and classroom and implements program reading and interactive curriculum/activities. The After-School Group Leader also provides quality experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.

Reports To Molly Morgan, Afterschool & Dar Camp Director Education/Qualifications

• Good Conduct and Academic Standing with the college
• Sheridan College Student currently enrolled
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater
• Student must qualify for Federal Work Study to be considered for employment.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• Mission with Character, Listen 1st and Child Abuse Prevention training within 6 months of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

The ability to engage and interact with kids, parents and staff in a positive way. To maintain a safe friendly environment with the ability to lift, stand, sit and move with the kids.

About Northern Wyoming Community College District Experience Special Instructions to Applicants

Students must qualify for Federal Work Study to be considered for employment.

Job Duties

These are the job duties for required of the position.

Percentage of time 100% Responsibility/Duty

• Implement curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Design and implement daily lesson/activity plans.
• Supervise the children, classroom and all activities in a safe environment.
• Reading and literacy activities with school aged children in small groups
• Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
• Maintain program site and equipment.
• Maintain required program records.
• Participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, staff training

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter