Afterschool Group Leader

The Educational Alliance Inc.•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The 14th Street Y is a vibrant Jewish community center located in Downtown Manhattan. Each year, tens of thousands of New Yorkers of all ages, races, and ethnicities come to 14Y as members, visitors, or partners to experience our high quality and varied programs centered around arts and culture, early childhood education, summer camps, fitness and aquatics, Jewish life, and older adult services. We are seeking Afterschool Group Leaders who are enthusiastic, highly motivated role models. Afterschool Group Leaders are directly responsible for the well-being and safety of participants in the 14th Street Y After School community.

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
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

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children ages 5 to 10 years old strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend all days of staff orientation before After School
Attend all scheduled days of After School and monthly staff meetings during the year
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
When working with children and fellow staff, uphold and implement Afterschool values (Personal Growth, Empathy, Respect, and Passion)
Attend regular supervision and participate in evaluation processes
Must 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 which includes, but is not limited to: Art, Sports, Science, Music, Theatre, Academic Support, Shabbat programming, and more!
Effectively 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
When assigned, pick-Up children from local schools and safely transport them to the 14th Street Y
Actively participate in and support campers throughout all activities
Provide quality supervision at all times (e.g. 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
Be open to leading at least one easy-going class a week such as boardgames, ball games, yoga, watercolors, with support from After School leadership etc.
Encourage all participants to participate & be their on-site daily support system
Focus on social dynamics & friendship building of assigned children
When assigned to required monthly swim duty, ensure that children are safe and abiding by pool rules.
Be responsible for overall cleanliness and organization of spaces and supplies