Afterschool Group Leader

The Educational Alliance Inc. • New York, NY

87d

About The Position

Group Leaders are enthusiastic, highly motivated role models who are directly responsible for the well-being and safety of participants in the 14th Street Y After School community. They will work with children ages K-5th grade and will be supervised by the After School Program Manager, collaborating with Social Work Interns and Teachers when necessary.

Requirements

• Availability to work on site at the 14th Street Y from 2:30pm-6:15pm at least 2 days per week from September 16th - June 5th and staff orientation in September
• Bachelor's degree or currently pursuing a degree with at least 1 year of professional experience working with youth
• Previous experience working with children ages 5 to 10 years old strongly preferred
• CPR/First Aid Certifications or the ability/willingness to obtain one
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all community members, including modeling and facilitating positive conflict resolution
• Ability to be a mentor and be a resource to students, staff, families and embrace/foster cultural inclusiveness

Responsibilities

• Attend all days of staff orientation before After School (September 2024)
• Attend all scheduled days of After School and monthly staff meetings during the year (After School runs from September 18th, 2024-June 5, 2025)
• Communicate regularly and effectively with Afterschool Program Manager
• Work harmoniously with assigned co-Group-Leader(s) and Social Work Interns
• Maintain standards of Afterschool conduct, behavior management protocols, and inclusion
• Uphold and implement Afterschool values (Personal Growth, Empathy, Respect, and Passion)
• Attend regular supervision and participate in evaluation processes
• Adhere to agency and site-specific safety standards
• Comply with city and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Support youth development through After School programming including Art, Sports, Science, Music, Theatre, Academic Support, Shabbat programming, and more
• Develop a rapport with participants and parents, maintaining safety and confidentiality
• Assume responsibility for the physical and mental health and safety of children in the Afterschool Community
• Keep a record of student activity, behavior, and injuries/accidents
• Pick up children from local schools and safely transport them to the 14th Street Y when assigned
• Actively participate in and support campers throughout all activities
• Provide quality supervision at all times during school pick-up, in assigned homeroom, during snack, throughout activities and all transitional periods
• Assist Teachers with children’s needs during activities and step in to lead if/when necessary
• Lead at least one easy-going class a week such as boardgames, ball games, yoga, watercolors, with support from After School leadership
• Encourage all participants to participate and be their on-site daily support system
• Focus on social dynamics and friendship building of assigned children
• Ensure children are safe and abiding by pool rules during required monthly swim duty
• Be responsible for overall cleanliness and organization of spaces and supplies

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees