Group Leader (MS 447)

Good Shepherd Services•Bronx, NY

1d•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 leading integrated educational projects, recreation, arts and crafts, and group-building activities, while fostering a positive, strength-based youth development environment. The Group Leader supports participants’ emotional growth, self-expression, creativity, independence, mastery, sense of belonging, and academic success. The position is based at 125 East 181st Street, Bronx, New York 10453. It is scheduled for up to 20 hours per week during the school year, September through June, Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Staff meetings and development trainings may include Saturdays and evenings. The role also requires availability for holidays and OST days (13–15 days), as well as participation in program events and trips. The position is non-exempt and pays $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.
Commitment to working with youth from a variety of backgrounds and providing high-quality services.
Commitment to working from a strength-based, youth and family development, and trauma-informed perspective.

Nice To Haves

Experience building a camp culture through chants, team-building activities, and community-building.
Ability to contribute a talent or experience in arts, music, crafts, or a related 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 participant attendance and engagement.
Support activity instructors and other group leaders.
Develop and facilitate a sequenced, thematic curriculum and activities, including arts and crafts, that promote 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 trainings, including Saturday and evening sessions as specified.
Help monitor and maintain program rules and uphold the after-school model.
Plan and prepare culminating events where participants can showcase their activities and demonstrate what they learned.
Help organize family engagement events connected to participant culminating activities.
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.
Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities.
Resolve group conflicts, seeking assistance from staff, supervisors, or directors when necessary.
Foster a strength-based youth development environment that supports 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 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.
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.