Beacon Group Leader

Children's Aid Job Listing•Bronx, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Group Leader (Beacon) supervises and engages Middle and High School participants during afterschool and summer programs by providing academic support, social-emotional learning, and enrichment activities. Under the guidance of program leadership, the Group Leader creates a safe, respectful, and engaging environment and supports students’ academic growth through tutoring, structured activities, and positive mentorship. Must be available to work during designated afterschool and/or summer program hours. Children’s Aid Mission: To help children in poverty to succeed and thrive. We do this by providing comprehensive support to children and their families in targeted high-needs New York City neighborhoods. Children’s Aid annually serves children and their families at over 40 sites in New York, as well as through three national program models. Children’s Aid is concentrating its efforts on creating cradle-through-college pathways in high-need neighborhoods, with a focus on children’s health, family stability, education, and social and emotional development. Culture and Values: We put children, youth, and families first: We listen to and incorporate the voices of children, youth and families in all that we do. We seek equity and transformation in our communities: We courageously work within and outside systems to create opportunities for children, youth and families. We strive for excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards and are committed to continuous learning and improvement. We are powered by collaboration: Our work is stronger when we trust, partner, and respect each other and the communities we serve. We are driven by compassion: We lead with kindness, care, and empathy and believe in the endless potential of the people we serve and our team.

Requirements

Tier 1: High School Diploma or GED required and up to 2 years of experience working with children or
Tier 2: College degree preferred and 2 or more years of experience working with children or
Work well in teams and in collaboration with other organizations and entities.
Strong communication skills and well
Experience working with middle and high school–age youth in an afterschool, camp, or school-based
Coursework or field of study in Education, Social Work, or a related field
Knowledge of trauma informed care practices, a
Experience in tutoring, teaching, or afterschool
Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and
Supervise and engage groups of 20–25 middle and High School
Implement academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, and recreational
Provide individual and small-group academic enrichment in reading, writing,
Support instructional
Create club lesson plans and facilitate club
Promote positive behavior and maintain a safe, respectful program
Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism and
Collaborate with other staff members and provide guidance on daily activities as needed.
Plan, organize, and supervise games, sports, arts, and special
Supervise participants during supper, transitions, program activities and off-site
Ensure program materials and equipment are properly signed out, cleaned, and
Communicate regularly with program staff and participate in staff meetings and
Assist with program operations and special events as
Fulfill mandated reporter
Responsible for completing mandated trainings and ongoing professional development opportunities that foster a growth
Work cooperatively with other staff members in the program and
Perform other duties as