Group Leader (Jack August)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER•New York, NY

16h•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Goddard Riverside Community Center and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center are seeking a Group Leader for their Afterschool Program, which is a collaboration with the Susan Rubenstein Foundation. This program aims to ease poverty and provide opportunities for youth from the Issacs/Holmes NYCHA development on the Upper Eastside. The after-school program operates during the school calendar year, offering integrated programming tailored to local needs. Group Leaders will lead and work with a group of co-ed children and staff, divided into grade groups for various enrichment activities. The role involves fostering a positive and creative environment for the social and intellectual development of participants through Group Work practice.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have at least one (1) year or more experience working with school-aged children in groups.
High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Must have the ability to work collaboratively.
Must be able to pass a Fingerprint Screen, Sex Offender Registry and be physically able to work with children (via a doctor’s signed consent including TB screening)
Complete 5-hour online training in Foundations in Health and Safety
CPR/First Aid Certification a plus
Computer Literacy; Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Suite (Gmail, Google docs, sheets, slides)

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid Certification

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 20-25 youth in grades K-5.
Maintain sound supervision and always ensure the safety of program participants.
Supervising Group Leader Assistants and other supportive staff.
Deliver recreational and cultural programs to develop community and explore the school year theme through art, 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 is important.
Encourage program participation and development of social skills.
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 participant experiences and report concerns to Program Coordinator and Program Director.
Know and enforce ALL emergency procedures and follow safety guidelines associated with all program areas. This includes being responsible for your children’s safety and whereabouts.
Attend staff training, weekly meetings, case conferences, and supervision meetings.
Other duties as required and assigned by Program Director and Program Coordinator.