After-School Group Leader - Youth Development & Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

PTO 40+ days

Personal and Pet Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services is seeking an After School Group Leader to supervise and guide a designated group of participants at our Brooklyn site. You will plan and deliver integrated activities, ensure safety, and foster positive youth development.

Responsibilities include developing a sequenced, thematic curriculum with literacy and arts components, engaging families, attending staff trainings, and collaborating with instructors and school personnel to support participants' growth and attendance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School/GED Diploma and 1 year related experience in youth group development required.
• Experience building a camp culture through chants and team building preferred.
• Can contribute a talent in arts, music, crafts, etc. is a plus.
• Commitment to working with youth from diverse backgrounds and trauma-informed approach.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support activity instructors and other group leaders.
• Develop and facilitate curricula with arts, crafts and literacy components.
• Integrate lessons with literacy and history when applicable.
• Build positive relationships with participants, staff, and school personnel.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings, including evenings and Saturdays.
• Maintain program rules and afterschool model compliance.
• Plan and execute culminating events for participants to showcase activities.
• Engage parents and guardians professionally.
• Discuss behavior concerns with supervisor and document appropriately.
• Foster strength-based youth development environment.

Skills

Group leadership

Curriculum development

Communication

Youth engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year youth program experience

Job description

Good Shepherd Services is seeking an After School Group Leader to supervise and guide a designated group of participants at our Brooklyn site. You will plan and deliver integrated activities, ensure safety, and foster positive youth development.

Responsibilities include developing a sequenced, thematic curriculum with literacy and arts components, engaging families, attending staff trainings, and collaborating with instructors and school personnel to support participants' growth and attendance.