Group Leader - PS 224
About The Position
The After School Group Leader is responsible for the overall safety, development, management, organization, and planning of an assigned group. The role includes leading integrated educational projects, recreation, arts and crafts, group-building activities, and other after-school programming. The Group Leader develops and facilitates sequenced, thematic curriculum that promotes creativity, self-expression, mastery, emotional growth, future focus and career exploration, and professional growth. Lessons should incorporate literacy, history, and related academic subjects when applicable. The Group Leader builds positive relationships with participants, colleagues, school and center personnel, and families; supports participants’ academic success and personal development; and promotes a strengths-based, trauma-informed youth development environment. The position also supervises support staff assigned to the group, maintains records and program procedures, and ensures participants’ safe arrival and dismissal.
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 related area.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage an assigned group of participants and ensure their safety at all times.
- Engage participants in after-school activities and model appropriate behavior.
- Conduct outreach as needed to encourage attendance and participation.
- Provide support to activity instructors and other Group Leaders.
- Develop and facilitate sequenced, thematic curriculum and activities, including arts and crafts.
- Incorporate literacy, history, and other related academic subjects into lessons when applicable.
- Build positive relationships with participants, colleagues, and school and center personnel.
- Attend required staff meetings and staff development trainings, including specified Saturday and evening trainings.
- Help monitor and maintain program rules and uphold the after-school model.
- Plan and prepare culminating events where participants can showcase their activities and demonstrate what they learned.
- Help organize family engagement events associated with culminating activities.
- 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.
- Act as a mandated reporter.
- Resolve conflicts within the group and seek assistance from staff, supervisors, or directors when needed.
- Foster a positive youth development environment focused on 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.
- Be available to work during holidays and OST days, listed as 13–15 days.
- Maintain required group records, including attendance.
- Adhere strictly to policies and procedures.
- Participate in after-school events and trips.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
