After-School Group Leader: Youth Development (Part-Time)

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 to supervise a designated group of participants after school. You will ensure safety, coordinate activities and lead educational projects, arts and crafts, and group-building activities for the youth in a supportive environment.

You will develop a sequenced curriculum, integrate literacy and academic themes where possible, build positive relationships with youth and families, attend trainings, and help organize culminating

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

• 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 various 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.
• Attends all staff meetings and staff development trainings sessions, as specified.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining the rules of the program and upholding the afterschool model.
• Plan and prepare culminating events for participants to showcase their activities.
• Ensure participants are prepared and able to illustrate what they learned in culminating events.
• Assist with organizing parent family culminating engagement events.
• Engage with parents and guardians as necessary in a professional manner.
• Discuss behavior problems , safety concerns and situations with supervisor as they emerge, and completing necessary documentation and paperwork.
• Mandated Reporter.
• Resolve conflict within your group while seeking assistance from other staff, supervisors and directors when necessary.
• Foster a positive youth development approach focusing on , strength’s-based environment, fostering a sense of belonging, independence, generosity, mastery safety, and community to participants.
• Supervise support staff assigned to your group (including but not limited to assistant group leader, interns, volunteers, etc.).
• Track and support participant’s development and growth areas. Engage and facilitate group conversations, tracking and supporting students’ participant’s academic success.
• Responsible for the safe arrival and dismissal of all program participants.
• Inspect all facilities, equipment, and supplies and be sure all are locked away securely at the end of each day.
• Available to work during holidays and OST days (13-15 days).
• Maintain all required records for your group, including attendance..
• Maintain strict adherence to policies and procedures at all times.
• Participate in afterschool events and trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth development

Group leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd is seeking an After School Group Leader to supervise a designated group of participants after school. You will ensure safety, coordinate activities and lead educational projects, arts and crafts, and group-building activities for the youth in a supportive environment.

You will develop a sequenced curriculum, integrate literacy and academic themes where possible, build positive relationships with youth and families, attend trainings, and help organize culminating