Fall Group Leader - After School PS219

University Settlement Society of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University Settlement Society of New York seeks a part-time Youth Program Assistant to create and lead engaging activities for up to 20 youth after school. You will ensure student safety, design multidisciplinary lessons, and provide homework support through the school year.

You will communicate with parents, collaborate with co-counselors, and maintain program supplies and documentation. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 2:00pm–5:45pm, 17.5 hours weekly, with a focus on positive youth development

Qualifications

• Experience with middle and high school population preferred.
• Commitment for the entire school year required.
• Ability to work with a diverse youth group and families.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead engaging activities for up to 20 youth, ensuring safety and comfort of students throughout program.
• Design and implement lesson plans for multidisciplinary activities using knowledge of positive youth development and incorporating student feedback throughout the school year.
• Ensure that academic assistance is provided during homework period.
• Plan and involve children in a range of multidisciplinary activities, design and implement thematic based lessons.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth and uphold professional behavior at all times.
• Work constructively with co-counselor and other colleagues; communicate regularly with supervisory staff.
• Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding student progress and problem solving.
• Maintain responsibility for designated program supplies and proper use of all facilities, including classrooms.
• Complete all necessary documentation and administrative tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor(s)

Skills

Youth development

Student engagement

Communication with parents

Education

HS Diploma or HSE

Job description

University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.Responsibilities:Create and lead engaging activities for up to 20 youth, ensuring safety and comfort of students throughout programDesign and implement lesson plans for multidisciplinary activities using knowledge of positive youth development and incorporating student feedback throughout the school yearEnsure that academic assistance is provided during homework periodPlan and involve children in a range of multidisciplinary activities, design and implement thematic based lessonsServe as a positive role model for youth and uphold professional behavior at all timesWork constructively with co-counselor and other colleagues; communicate regularly with supervisory staffCommunicate with parents and caregivers regarding student progress and problem solvingMaintain responsibility for designated program supplies and proper use of all facilities, including classroomsComplete all necessary documentation and administrative tasksOther duties as assigned by the Supervisor(s)Qualifications:HS Diploma or HSE required, current enrollment in college is a plusExperience working with middle and high school populationAbility to commit for the entire school yearMust be over 18 years oldHighly energetic, dynamic, and positiveWork Schedule: Partial Year Part Time, Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 5:45pm, 17.5 hours per weekWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team that will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.