After-School Youth Leader (K–8)

Goddard Riverside Community Center; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Goddard Riverside Community Center seeks a Youth Worker for the Stanley M. Isaacs Beacon Center on the Upper West Side, Manhattan.

You will support groups of co-ed children in grades K-5 and, in separate grade groups, up to grade 8, with reading enrichment, project-based learning, and field trips. The position is seasonal, part-time, with hours 2:30pm–6:00pm, up to 20 hours weekly, and a pay rate of $17.00-$18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• High interest in working with school age youth.
• High School Diploma/GED; some college preferred.
• Must have ability to work collaboratively.
• Must have a sense of humor and a passion for youth development.
• Must submit information for DYCD required background checks including Fingerprint Screening.
• Must be physically able to work with children via a doctor's signed consent including TB screening.
• CPR/First Aid Certification a plus.

Responsabilités

• Fostering a learning environment that stimulates children's creative growth and development.
• Demonstrate professionalism & leadership - be a team member of a group of staff and a group of 15-25 youth in grades K-8.
• Maintain sound supervision and always ensuring the safety of program participants.
• Supervise youth and participate in all activities.
• Building positive relationships with youth and peers, serving as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, behavior and the organization’s mission, philosophy, and goals.
• Working with children on developmental and emotional issues
• Encourage program participation and development of social skills.
• Teach and supervise organized games and assist the activity specialist, escort groups to and from activity areas and field trips and carry out other tasks as directed by Group Leader.
• Assist in planning and leading activities and events.
• Enforce program rules, identify, and respond to participant behavior issues, and carry out corrective action when needed by identifying and seeking to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems.).
• Know and enforce ALL emergency procedures and follow safety guidelines associated with all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your children’s safety and whereabouts at all times.
• Attend staff training, weekly meetings, case conferences, and supervision meetings.
• Other duties as required and assigned by Program Director and Vice President for Youth Servies.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Youth development

School-age youth

CPR/First Aid

Formation

HS Diploma

16+ years old

Outils

CPR/First Aid

Description du poste

Goddard Riverside Community Center seeks a Youth Worker for the Stanley M. Isaacs Beacon Center on the Upper West Side, Manhattan.

You will support groups of co-ed children in grades K-5 and, in separate grade groups, up to grade 8, with reading enrichment, project-based learning, and field trips. The position is seasonal, part-time, with hours 2:30pm–6:00pm, up to 20 hours weekly, and a pay rate of $17.00-$18.00 per hour.