Group Leader (MS 45)
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 involves leading integrated educational projects, recreation, arts and crafts, and group-building activities. The position is scheduled for up to 20 hours per week during the school year, September through June, Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at 2205 Lorillard Place, Bronx, New York 10458. The role is non-exempt and pays $18.00–$19.00 per hour. The Group Leader supports participants’ personal, social, and academic development, maintains a safe and positive program environment, and works with staff, families, and school or center personnel. The position may also require work on holidays and OST days, as well as attendance at staff trainings, including some Saturday and evening sessions.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED.
- 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 working from a strengths-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 related area.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage an identified group of participants.
- Engage participants in after-school activities and model appropriate behavior.
- Ensure participant safety at all times, including safe arrival and dismissal.
- Conduct outreach as needed to support attendance and participation.
- Support activity instructors and other group leaders.
- Develop and facilitate sequenced, thematic curricula and activities, including arts and crafts, that encourage creativity, self-expression, mastery, emotional growth, career exploration, and professional growth.
- Enrich lessons with literacy, history, and other related academic subjects when applicable.
- Build positive relationships with participants, colleagues, and school or center personnel.
- Attend staff meetings and staff-development training sessions as specified, including Saturday and evening trainings.
- Help monitor and maintain program rules and uphold the afterschool model.
- Plan and prepare culminating events where participants can showcase their activities and demonstrate what they learned.
- Help organize parent and family engagement events and communicate professionally with parents and guardians as needed.
- Discuss behavior problems, safety concerns, and other situations with a supervisor as they arise, and complete necessary documentation and paperwork.
- Serve as a mandated reporter.
- Resolve conflicts within the group and seek help from staff, supervisors, or directors when necessary.
- Foster positive youth development through a strengths-based environment that promotes 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.
- 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 afterschool events and trips.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
