Group Leader (MS 363)

Good Shepherd Services

81d • $17 - $18

About The Position

The After School Group Leader is responsible for the overall safety, development, management, organization and planning of their group. This includes integrated educational projects, recreation, arts and crafts and group building activities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School/ GED Diploma and 1 year related experience in leading and participating in youth group development related activities required.
• Experience building a camp culture through chants, team building activities, and community building preferred.
• A commitment to working with youth from a variety of backgrounds, while providing high quality services.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective.

Nice To Haves

• Can contribute a talent or experience in arts, music, crafts, etc.

Responsibilities

• Overall supervision and management of identified group of participants.
• Engage participants in after school activities and role model appropriate behavior.
• Ensure safety of participants at all times.
• Engage in outreach activities to ensure attendance and participation as needed.
• Provide support to activity instructors and other group leaders.
• Develop and facilitate a sequenced and thematic curriculum and other various activities including arts & crafts.
• Integrate lessons enriched with literacy, history and other related academic subjects when applicable.
• Develop positive relationships with participants, colleagues and school/center personnel.
• Attend all staff meetings and staff development training sessions, as specified.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining the rules of the program and upholding the afterschool model.
• Plan and prepare culminating events for participants to showcase their activities.
• Ensure participants are prepared and able to illustrate what they learned in culminating events.
• Assist with organizing parent family culminating engagement events.
• Engage with parents and guardians as necessary in a professional manner.
• Discuss behavior problems, safety concerns and situations with supervisor as they emerge.
• Resolve conflict within your group while seeking assistance from other staff, supervisors and directors when necessary.
• Foster a positive youth development approach focusing on a strength-based environment.
• Supervise support staff assigned to your group.
• Track and support participant's development and growth areas.
• Responsible for the safe arrival and dismissal of all program participants.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management skills.
• Inspect all facilities, equipment, and supplies and ensure all are locked away securely at the end of each day.
• Available to work during holidays and OST days.
• Maintain all required records for your group, including attendance.
• Maintain strict adherence to policies and procedures at all times.
• Participate in afterschool events and trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED