Group Leader (MS 363)

Good Shepherd Services•Bronx, NY

21h•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 includes facilitating educational projects, recreation, arts and crafts, and group-building activities during the school year, September through June, Monday to Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., for up to 20 hours per week. The position is based at 120 East 184th Street, Bronx, NY 10468, is non-exempt, and pays $18.00 to $19.00 per hour. The Group Leader supports participants’ academic, social, and emotional growth; builds positive relationships with families, colleagues, and school or center personnel; and maintains program safety, records, and policies. The position also supervises support staff assigned to the group and participates in trainings, program events, trips, and culminating activities.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
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 strengths-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 similar area.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage an assigned group of participants, maintaining their safety at all times.
Engage participants in after-school activities and model appropriate behavior.
Conduct outreach as needed to support attendance and participation.
Support activity instructors and other group leaders.
Develop and facilitate sequenced, thematic curricula and activities, including arts and crafts, that promote creativity, self-expression, mastery, emotional growth, career exploration, and professional growth.
Enrich lessons with literacy, history, and other related academic subjects when applicable.
Build positive relationships with participants, colleagues, and school or center personnel.
Attend required staff meetings and staff development trainings, including Saturday and evening trainings.
Help monitor and maintain program rules and uphold the after-school model.
Plan and prepare culminating events where participants can showcase and explain what they learned.
Help organize family engagement events and communicate professionally with parents and guardians as needed.
Discuss emerging behavior problems, safety concerns, and situations with a supervisor, and complete necessary documentation and paperwork.
Serve as a mandated reporter.
Resolve conflicts within the group and seek help from staff, supervisors, or directors when necessary.
Foster a positive youth development environment focused 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.
Facilitate group conversations and track and support participants’ academic success.
Ensure the safe arrival and dismissal of program participants.
Demonstrate effective classroom management skills.
Inspect facilities, equipment, and supplies and secure them 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 after-school events and trips.
Perform other duties as assigned.