Group Leader - Farragut Cornerstone

Brooklyn Community Services•Brooklyn - DUMBO, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Brooklyn Community Services is hiring a Group Leader for its Cornerstone program at the Farragut site in Brooklyn. The Group Leader works collaboratively with the Site Director and Assistant Director to provide programming for children, youth, adults, and seniors, and is responsible for supervising and running classroom activities with assistance from an activity specialist. The role supports the development and delivery of school learning curriculum and activities for children in grades K–5, as well as effective activities and supervision for middle- and high-school participants during evening and weekend hours when applicable to the site. This is an in-person position based at 137 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212. It is a full-time role scheduled for 35 hours per week. During the school year, hours are 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; during the summer, hours are 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. The schedule includes weekdays and weekends, and the position requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Enjoy working with children.
Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Some college education.
Background in sports, music, drama, dance, photography, crafts, sewing, or the arts.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Site Director and Assistant Director to provide activities for children, youth, adults, and seniors.
Supervise and take responsibility for running classroom(s) with assistance from an activity specialist.
Know and comply with all DOH, DYCD, DOE, and BCS health and safety protocols.
Develop school learning curriculum and activities for children in grades K–5.
Coordinate planning and preparation of activities and materials for the daily schedule in conjunction with the activity specialist.
Supervise groups of children during classroom activities, snack time, recreation, and field trips.
Provide effective supervision and activities to middle- and high-school participants during evening and weekend hours if applicable to the site.
Take daily attendance and enter attendance into the DYCD database.
Develop and plan community events for children, parents, and the community.
Oversee and monitor authorized parental or guardian drop-off and pick-up of children in accordance with health and safety protocols.
Conduct outreach to parents and the community to promote the program, activities, and upcoming events.
Attend and comply with training requirements, including health and safety protocols.
Perform other responsibilities as needed and requested by the Site Director.