Group Leader (Truman)

Good Shepherd Services•Bronx, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The After School Group Leader is responsible for the overall safety, development, management, organization, and planning of an assigned group of participants. The role includes leading integrated educational projects, recreation, arts and crafts, group-building activities, and a sequenced, thematic curriculum that promotes creativity, self-expression, mastery, emotional growth, future focus, and career exploration. The Group Leader helps participants showcase their learning at culminating events and supports their academic success and personal development. The position is located at 750 Baychester Ave, Bronx, NY 10475, and reports to the Program Director, Truman Beacon. It is a non-exempt role scheduled for up to 20 hours per week during the school year, September through June, Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The position may also require work during holidays and OST days (13–15 days), and attendance at specified staff development trainings, including Saturday and evening sessions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED and one year of related experience leading and participating in youth group development activities.
Commitment to working with youth from a variety of backgrounds and providing high-quality services.
Commitment to a strength-based, youth- and family-development, and trauma-informed perspective.

Nice To Haves

Experience building a camp culture through chants, team-building activities, and community-building.
A talent or experience in arts, music, crafts, or a similar area.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage an identified group of participants, ensuring their safety at all times.
Engage participants in after-school activities and model appropriate behavior.
Conduct outreach as needed to support attendance and participation.
Provide support to activity instructors and other group leaders.
Develop and facilitate a sequenced, thematic curriculum and activities, including arts and crafts.
Enrich lessons with literacy, history, and other related academic subjects when applicable.
Build positive relationships with participants, colleagues, and school and center personnel.
Attend staff meetings and specified staff development trainings, including Saturday and evening trainings.
Help monitor and maintain program rules and uphold the after-school model.
Plan and prepare culminating events, and ensure participants can demonstrate what they learned.
Help organize family engagement events and communicate professionally with parents and guardians as necessary.
Discuss emerging behavior problems, safety concerns, and situations with a supervisor, and complete required documentation and paperwork.
Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities.
Resolve group conflicts, seeking assistance from other staff, supervisors, and directors when necessary.
Foster a positive youth development environment emphasizing belonging, independence, generosity, mastery, safety, and community.
Supervise support staff assigned to the group, including assistant group leaders, interns, and volunteers.
Track and support participants’ development and growth areas.
Facilitate group conversations and track and support participants’ academic success.
Ensure the safe arrival and dismissal of all program participants.
Demonstrate effective classroom management skills.
Inspect facilities, equipment, and supplies and ensure they are securely locked away at the end of each day.
Maintain required group records, including attendance.
Adhere strictly to policies and procedures.
Participate in after-school events and trips.
Perform other duties as assigned.