Group Leader (PJACC)

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 engaging participants in educational projects, recreation, arts and crafts, group-building activities, and other after-school programming. The Group Leader develops and facilitates sequenced, thematic curricula that promote creativity, self-expression, mastery, emotional growth, career exploration, and professional growth, integrating literacy, history, and other academic subjects when appropriate. The role also supports participants’ development and academic progress, builds positive relationships with families and program colleagues, supervises support staff assigned to the group, and helps maintain program policies and procedures. This is a non-exempt position of up to 20 hours per week during the school year, September through June. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The role also requires availability for holidays and OST days, program events and trips, and specified staff development sessions, including some Saturday and evening trainings. The listed pay is $18.00–$19.00 per hour.

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 are required.
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 is preferred.
A talent or experience in arts, music, crafts, or a related area is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage an assigned group of participants.
Engage participants in after-school activities and model appropriate behavior.
Ensure participants’ safety at all times, including safe program arrival and dismissal.
Conduct outreach as needed to support participant attendance and engagement.
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.
Integrate literacy, history, and other related academic subjects into lessons when applicable.
Build positive relationships with participants, colleagues, and school or center personnel.
Attend required staff meetings and staff development trainings, including specified Saturday and evening sessions.
Help monitor and maintain program rules and uphold the after-school model.
Plan and prepare culminating events where participants can showcase activities and demonstrate what they have learned.
Help organize family engagement events associated with program culminations.
Communicate professionally with parents and guardians as necessary.
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 other 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 areas for growth.
Facilitate group conversations and track and support participants’ academic success.
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 as scheduled (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.