Group Leader

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,810 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary range

Support for career development

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York is looking for a Group Leader to oversee the school-age program. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, curriculum development, and staff training. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, with a preference for a Bachelor's Degree in education. The position offers a competitive salary range of $18.01 - $20.00 hourly and comprehensive benefits to support employee wellness and development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred in education or a related field.
• Two years teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the school-age program.
• Participate in staff development and program evaluation.
• Develop and implement the curriculum for the school-age classroom.
• Establish communication systems with caregivers and the community.
• Identify resources to enhance the school-age program.

Skills

Effective communication

Staff development

Curriculum planning

Observation and assessment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in education or related field

Job description

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school‑based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Group Leader. In this role, the successful candidate under the supervision of the School‑Age Program Coordinator will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operations and the development of the Warren Street Center school‑age program, as well as the direct operation of a school‑age classroom. This includes participating in ongoing staff development and program evaluation, curriculum planning and implementation, parent engagement and program operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Assisting the School‑Age Coordinator and the Education Director in annually determining the goals and objectives of the school‑age program, as well as the methods to be used, tasks to be accomplished, resources needed, and a timeline for execution.
• Assist Education Director and the School‑Age Coordinator in establishing mechanisms to assess the program quality and impact.
• Ensuring the implementation of the center’s mission statement, philosophy and curriculum.
• Observing and assessing staff for the purpose of evaluating the quality of service delivery and to identify areas which may require further staff development; arranging for the provision of appropriate workshops and off‑site staff development opportunities.
• Establishing and participating in an in‑house staff development training program using “modeling” and a “train‑the‑trainer” approach. Training would include orientation of new staff to the Center and creating ways for all staff to share what they learn from training they receive and site visits they make.
• Regularly observing and recording the behavior and progress of each child and using these observations to establish individualized education plans, create and execute weekly lesson plans, complete quarterly program plans, and develop and execute appropriate curriculum; review and give feedback on all written documentation on a regular basis.
• Meeting regularly with school‑age coordinator, the education director and school‑age staff to plan, coordinate, conduct, assess, and build upon year‑round interesting and educational program curricula (i.e., facilitate bi‑weekly meetings with school‑age staff and monthly meetings with staff from each group; meet weekly with education director, monthly with the school‑age staff and the education director, and monthly with the entire staff).
• Acting as liaison between the Center and the primary caregivers of participants, as well as the community; establishing ongoing communication systems to promote the mission, goals, and activities of the Center, inform caregivers of their critical role in their child’s education and life; enlist the support and involvement of caregivers, as well community residents and leaders, in the strengthening of the school‑age program, and in recruiting staff and new participants.
• Working with school‑age staff and other program specialists (e.g., Project Reach Youth, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, The Metropolitan Museum of Art) to cultivate and develop viable educational program enhancements tied to the mission, philosophy, and curriculum of the Center’s school‑age program; establishing mechanisms to plan these enhancements as well as to monitor and assess their benefits.
• Identifying and securing resources to strengthen the program; arranging for site visits and trips outside the Center.
• Establishing referral procedures and network to assist staff in addressing the educational, health, social and special needs of the participants.
• Assisting the School‑Age Coordinator and the Education Director in administrative, management, and program matters related to the running of the school‑age program, including facilitating committees such as the policy and procedures committee, creating and revising admission procedures, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in education or related field.
• Two years teaching experience.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $18.01 - $20.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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