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Good Shepherd Services is seeking an Assistant Group Leader for its after-school program in New York. You will support staff in delivering educational and enrichment activities from 2 pm to 6 pm, Monday through Friday, at $17.00 per hour.
We value reliability, teamwork, and a strength-based, youth-focused approach. Responsibilities include assisting with activities, supervising participants, collecting attendance data, distributing snacks, and helping maintain a safe, well-run program.
Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome prospective employees for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission.
Good Shepherd Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or any other applicable protected classification , in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance.
Schedule: School Year / September - June / Monday - Friday, 2 pm to 6 pm
Salary: $17.00 / hour
Job Summary: The Assistant Group Leader supports and assists staff in carrying out all planned educational and enrichment activities for the after-school enrichment and recreational program.
Major Duties:
Assist the group leader with engaging activities, including sports and recreation, educational, arts and craft and special events
Collect attendance folder and other data as necessary
Supervise participants throughout afterschool program
Distribute snacks and assist with clean-up
Assist with monitoring and maintaining the rules of the program and upholding the afterschool model
Support activity instructor(s) with lessons.
Collaborate with group leader to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
Follows all GSS, DYCD and SACC regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must demonstrate reliable and consistent work habits, and ability to work with other youth.
Must be available during the program hours listed above.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic team environment.
Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.