Group Leader (Duncan Center - Elementary Program)
About The Position
The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is an independent youth development nonprofit organization that has been serving children and young adults across the five boroughs since 1914. PAL offers diverse programs including Head Start, after-school programs, summer day camps, teen centers, college readiness programs, youth employment, and juvenile justice programs. PAL is seeking Part Time Group Leaders to facilitate and support a wide variety of afterschool activities such as SEL, dance, sports, STEAM, life skills development, literacy, leadership, performing arts, visual arts, and college and career readiness. The Group Leader will report to the COMPASS or SONYC Director and be supported by the Content Specialist.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma / GED.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Minimum of two years' work experience in a non-profit agency working with youth.
- Strong Classroom management and behavior management skills.
- Open to learning and growing.
- All staff will be learning mental health, SEL, and special needs inclusion skills and expected to integrate them into programming.
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Able to work 15 hours a week (3 hours a day, 5 days a week).
- Able to attend 15 hours of orientation prior to the beginning of programming.
- Able to attend scheduled staff meetings and professional development throughout the year.
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree preferred.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish, French, or Chinese preferred.
Responsibilities
- Foster social and emotional competencies and mental and physical well-being in a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
- Under the guidance of the Activity Specialist and/or Content Specialist, support the planning and implementation of all activities, including but not limited to specialized activities, homework help, field trips, mealtimes, and culminating performances.
- Implement PAL supplied curricula.
- Build positive relationships with youth, colleagues, and caretakers and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, and behavior.
- Be aware of students with IEPs and medical conditions in your groups and follow support plans to help the student with special needs thrive.
- Respond appropriately when time-sensitive mental health services are needed such as suicide prevention, grief, and loss due to death or incarceration of a family member.
- Provide referrals to appropriate mental health services as needed.
- Attend meetings with staff, caretakers, volunteers, and community residents as needed.
- Interact with caretakers and keep open lines of communication.
- Attend and actively participate in all required training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
Benefits
- health insurance
- flexible spending account options
- an employee assistance program
- tuition reimbursement
- pet insurance
- life insurance
- retirement savings options
- a generous paid time off policy
- training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
