Group Leader @ PS 169

Center For Family Life in Sunset Park•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Leader role focuses on supervising a group of participants in the program, in collaboration with other professionals including Activity Specialists and Youth Workers. The Center for Family Life in Sunset Park (CFL) is a nationally recognized social service organization with a mission to promote positive outcomes for children and adults in Sunset Park, Brooklyn by providing a comprehensive range of neighborhood-based family and social services.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma
Currently in College or 2 years of experience working with children
18 years-old or older, preferred
Strong youth development background
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Skilled in working with youth of all ages
Flexible and possesses the ability to work well as a member of a team of different disciplines (artists, teachers, young-adult staff)
Interested in creating positive experiences for groups of youth, including participants with special needs and challenging behaviors
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and medical clearance, which will be conducted after a conditional offer is made and accepted.
Build and maintain positive working relationships and daily interactions with participants, volunteers, co-workers, and supervisors
Be willing to fully engage in all professional development spaces, including staff meetings and individual meetings with supervisor
Be willing to give and receive feedback from supervisors, colleagues, students and other school stakeholders in a constructive and respectful manner
Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change
Forge a mutually respectful partnership with the people served and their families.
Be willing to reflect on and expand understandings of authority, boundaries, positionality, and conflict resolution

Nice To Haves

Bilingual: English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish, preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate quality and educational instruction that fosters group work
Participate with children in activities such as sports, music, art, dance and homework assistance
Help participant grow and develop as individuals and bond as a group
Guide children’s development and help them relate to each other and to adults
Collaborate with a team of professional artists, social workers and youth workers to create an original production that engages 100+ participants in arts and literacy skill development
Utilize thoughtful group-management skills (restorative processes instead of punitive discipline) in a non-traditional classroom setting
Attend, supervise, and facilitate activities with participants on fieldtrips and off-site locations around NYC
Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, staff development training, and other community building activities
Supporting the overall program through additional tasks that allow for efficient and safe operation and successful special events for participants and families (i.e. supervision of snack time, lunch, and mealtime, dismissal, set up and breakdown of special events, and more).
Attend weekly professional development meetings
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level
Adhere to all agency and NYC Public School policies, including dress code which requires a CFL T-shirt (provided) and clothing/shoes that allow you to move comfortably