Group Leader - PS306

Good Shepherd Services•Brooklyn, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The After School Group Leader is responsible for the safety, development, management, organization, and planning of an assigned group of participants. The role involves delivering integrated educational projects, recreation, arts and crafts, and group-building activities, while supporting participants’ academic success and personal growth. The Group Leader fosters a positive, strength-based youth development environment focused on belonging, independence, generosity, mastery, safety, and community. This position is located at PS306, 970 Vermont St, Brooklyn, NY 11207. It is scheduled for up to 20 hours per week during the school year, September through June, Monday through Friday. The Group Leader reports to the Program Director at PS306 and is non-exempt. The role may also require work during holidays and OST days, as well as attendance at Saturday and evening staff trainings.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED and one year of related experience leading and participating in youth group development activities.
Commitment to working with youth from a variety of backgrounds and providing high-quality services.
Commitment to a strength-based, youth- and family-development, and trauma-informed approach.

Nice To Haves

Experience building a camp culture through chants, team-building activities, and community-building.
A talent or experience in arts, music, crafts, or a related area.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage an assigned group of participants and ensure their safety at all times.
Engage participants in after-school activities and model appropriate behavior.
Conduct outreach as needed to support participant attendance and participation.
Support activity instructors and other group leaders.
Develop and facilitate sequenced, thematic curricula and activities, including arts and crafts, promoting creativity, self-expression, mastery, emotional growth, future focus, and career exploration.
Incorporate literacy, history, and other relevant academic subjects into lessons when applicable.
Build positive relationships with participants, colleagues, and school or center personnel.
Attend staff meetings and staff development training sessions, including Saturday and evening trainings as specified.
Help monitor and maintain program rules and uphold the afterschool model.
Plan and prepare culminating events where participants can showcase their activities and demonstrate what they have learned.
Help organize family engagement events and communicate professionally with parents and guardians as needed.
Discuss emerging behavior problems, safety concerns, and other situations with a supervisor, and complete required documentation and paperwork.
Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities.
Resolve conflicts within the group, seeking assistance from staff, supervisors, or directors when necessary.
Foster a positive youth development environment centered on strengths, belonging, independence, generosity, mastery, safety, and community.
Supervise support staff assigned to the group, including assistant group leaders, interns, and volunteers.
Track and support participants’ development and growth areas, and facilitate group conversations that support and monitor academic success.
Ensure the safe arrival and dismissal of all program participants.
Demonstrate effective classroom management skills.
Inspect facilities, equipment, and supplies and ensure they are securely locked away at the end of each day.
Work during holidays and OST days, identified as 13–15 days.
Maintain required group records, including attendance.
Adhere strictly to program policies and procedures.
Participate in afterschool events and trips.
Perform other duties as assigned.