Group Leader (CS 300)

Good Shepherd Services•Bronx, NY

5d•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 involves integrated educational projects, recreation, arts and crafts, and group-building activities. The Group Leader develops and facilitates sequenced, thematic programming that promotes creativity, self-expression, mastery, emotional growth, future focus and career exploration, and professional growth. When applicable, activities incorporate literacy, history, and other academic subjects. The Group Leader supports participants’ development and academic success, maintains positive relationships with participants, colleagues, families, and school or center personnel, and helps uphold program policies and the afterschool model. The role also includes supervising assigned support staff, maintaining group records, supporting safe participant arrival and dismissal, and participating in staff development, program events, and trips. The position is based at 2050 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, New York 10457, and is scheduled for up to 20 hours per week during the school year, September through June, Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The role is non-exempt and pays $18.00–$19.00 per hour.

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 while 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 similar area.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage an identified group of participants and ensure their safety at all times.
Engage participants in afterschool 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 sequenced, thematic curricula and activities, including arts and crafts, that promote creativity, self-expression, mastery, emotional growth, future focus, 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 trainings, including specified Saturday and evening sessions.
Help monitor and maintain program rules and uphold the afterschool model.
Plan and prepare culminating events where participants can showcase and explain what they have learned.
Help organize family engagement events connected to culminating activities.
Engage professionally with parents and guardians as necessary.
Discuss emerging behavior problems, safety concerns, and other situations with a supervisor, and complete necessary documentation and paperwork.
Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities.
Resolve conflicts within the group, seeking help from staff, supervisors, or directors when necessary.
Foster a positive youth development approach and a strengths-based environment that supports 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.
Use effective classroom management skills.
Inspect facilities, equipment, and supplies, and ensure they are securely locked away at the end of each day.
Work during holidays and OST days, specified as 13–15 days.
Maintain required group records, including attendance.
Adhere strictly to program policies and procedures.
Participate in afterschool events and trips.
Perform other duties as assigned.