After-School Group Leader: Youth Development & Activities

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services is seeking an After School Group Leader in New York, NY. This role ensures the safety, development, management, and planning of the group, including education, recreation, arts and crafts, and group-building activities.

You will lead activities, reinforce positive behavior, and coordinate with instructors and staff to deliver a sequenced curriculum. The position requires strong youth engagement, a commitment to trauma-informed practice, and availability for afterschool

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School/ GED Diploma and 1 year related experience in leading and participating in youth group development related activities required.
• Experience building a camp culture through chants, team building activities, and community building preferred.
• Can contribute a talent or experience in arts, music, crafts, etc. a plus.
• A commitment to working with youth from a variety of backgrounds, while providing high quality services.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective.

Responsibilities

• Overall supervision and management of identified group of participants.
• Engage participants in after school activities and role model appropriate behavior.
• Ensure safety of participants at all times.
• As needed, engage in outreach activities to ensure attendance and participation.
• Provide support to activity instructors and other group leaders.
• Develop and facilitate a sequenced and thematic curriculum and other activities including arts & crafts.
• Integrate lessons enriched with literacy, history and other related academic subjects when applicable.
• Develop positive relationships with participants, colleagues and school/center personnel.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as specified.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining the rules of the program and upholding the afterschool model.
• Plan culminating events and prepare participants to present what they learned.
• Engage with parents and guardians in a professional manner.
• Discuss behavior problems and safety concerns with supervisor and complete necessary paperwork.
• Foster a positive youth development environment focusing on belonging, independence, and community.
• Supervise support staff assigned to your group.
• Track and support participant’s development and academic success.
• Responsible for safe arrival and dismissal of all participants.
• Inspect facilities, equipment, and supplies and secure at end of day.

Skills

Team building

Youth development

Trauma-informed approach

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Good Shepherd Services is seeking an After School Group Leader in New York, NY. This role ensures the safety, development, management, and planning of the group, including education, recreation, arts and crafts, and group-building activities.

You will lead activities, reinforce positive behavior, and coordinate with instructors and staff to deliver a sequenced curriculum. The position requires strong youth engagement, a commitment to trauma-informed practice, and availability for afterschool