After-School Group Leader: Youth Development & Activities

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd. is seeking an After School Group Leader in the Bronx to supervise a group of participants and deliver a safe, engaging program rich in literacy, arts, and career exploration. You will support instructors, plan thematic activities, and work closely with families and school personnel.

Position is part-time (up to 20 hours/week), with afternoon hours during the school year. A passion for youth development and a trauma-informed approach is essential.

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 activities.
• 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

• Oversee overall supervision and management of identified group of participants.
• Engage participants in after school activities and model appropriate behavior.
• Ensure safety of participants at all times.
• 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 including arts & crafts.
• Integrate lessons enriched with literacy and history where applicable.
• Develop positive relationships with participants, colleagues and school/center personnel.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as specified.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining program rules and afterschool model.
• Plan and prepare culminating events for participants to showcase activities.
• Ensure participants can illustrate what they learned in culminating events.

Skills

Group leadership

Safety management

Program planning

Arts & crafts

Education

High School / GED Diploma

Job description

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd. is seeking an After School Group Leader in the Bronx to supervise a group of participants and deliver a safe, engaging program rich in literacy, arts, and career exploration. You will support instructors, plan thematic activities, and work closely with families and school personnel.

Position is part-time (up to 20 hours/week), with afternoon hours during the school year. A passion for youth development and a trauma-informed approach is essential.