Group Leader - School Year (Beacon 2)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER•New York, NY

1d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) is a well-established Manhattan community-based agency that supports services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. Beacon Community Centers are in public schools throughout New York City and serve youth from kindergarten through age 21 and adults ages 22 and older, including Older Adults. Beacons operate year-round on non-school hours, weekdays, evenings, weekends and in the summer as a resource to the community by offering integrated programming tailored to local needs. During the summer, Beacons collaborate with the New York City Public Schools for the Summer Rising initiative. Group Leaders are assigned to lead and work with a group of co-ed children (grades K-8) and staff. Groups are divided into grade groups (kindergarten through eighth grade), for reading enrichment, project-based learning, group games, social-emotional competencies, STEM, Kidz Lit, Career Awareness, Nutrition, Coding, Study Skills, Cooking, Dance, Storytelling, Drama, Chorus and field trips. Group Leaders work in unison with other Group Leaders and activity specialists. Together and through Group Work practice, our staff works to provide a positive and creative environment for the social and intellectual development of all participants.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
At least two (2) years of experience working with youth under 13 years of age in groups.
At least one year in a supervisory role.
High School Diploma/GED
Must have the ability to work collaboratively.
Must have a sense of humor and a passion for youth development.
Must be able to pass background checks including Fingerprint Screening.
Create and able to implement plans for groups.
Must be able to follow the curriculum.
Write necessary group reports, evaluations, and lesson plans for activities and youth.
Effectively supervise children at all times.
Effectively supervise Youth Workers and additional staff, including written evaluations.
Must be reliable, responsible, and punctual!
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word & Excel.
Access to the internet.
Frequent bending, kneeling, and walking.
Able to climb the stairs.
Must be able to carry up to 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Fostering a learning environment that stimulates children’s creative growth and development.
Demonstrate professionalism & leadership – be a team member of a group of staff and a group of 15-20 youth in grades K-8; and High School.
Maintain sound supervision and ensure the safety of program participants.
Supervise Youth Workers and other supportive staff.
Deliver recreational and cultural programs to develop community and explore the program theme, that include art, literacy, current events, games, and varied projects.
Supervise youth and participate in all activities.
Building positive relationships with youth and peers, serving as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, behavior, and the organization’s mission, philosophy, and goals.
Working with children on developmental and emotional issues
Encourage program participation and development of social skills.
Submit weekly lesson plans, calendars, and schedules.
Teach and supervise organized games and assist the activity specialist, escort groups to and from activity areas and field trips and carry out other tasks as directed by Program Coordinator.
Fulfill administrative requirements (schedules, community events, attendance records, incident reports and progress reports).
Enforce program rules, identify, and respond to participant behavior issues, and carry out corrective action when needed by identifying and seeking to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems (including those with staff).
Communicate with families about participants’ experiences and report concerns to the Program Director, Assistant Program Director, and Program Aide.
Know and enforce ALL emergency procedures and follow safety guidelines associated with all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your children’s safety and whereabouts at all times.
Attend staff training, weekly meetings, professional development workshops, and supervision meetings.
Other duties as required and assigned by Program Director, Assistant Program Director, and Vice President for Youth Services.