Group Leader - 2008207

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York is seeking a Group Leader to provide academic support and supervise participants after school, helping with homework and study skills. This is a part-time position from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with in-person work unless city mandate allows virtual work.

A HS diploma and childcare experience are required, with AA/BA a plus. Candidates must be at least 18 and have strong interpersonal and communication skills; responsibilities include

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalency; working towards or possessing AA or BA degree a plus.
• At least 1 year experience working in childcare programming.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with homework and provide academic support and guidance.
• Track daily attendance of participants.
• Complete monthly progress forms such as homework logs and behavior logs.
• Notify Program Director of changes in participants’ behavior.
• Provide academic support and guidance, including homework help.
• Group Leaders will create lesson plans for activities (Arts and Crafts, Dance, STEM, Physical activities, SEL).
• Attend weekly meetings with the Program Director or Assistant Director.
• Attend Agency Program events and professional development days.
• Engage in program and community events.
• Ensure cleanliness and presentation of all program spaces.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalency

AA or BA degree a plus

Job description

Summary: The Group Leader is responsible for helping participants complete homework and provide academic support and guidance.

Hourly Rate-$20.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Arrive on time, ready to work, and report to the Program Director or Program Supervisor.
• Track daily attendance of participants.
• Complete monthly progress forms such as homework logs, ang behavior logs.
• Notify Program Director of changes in participants’ behavior.
• Provide academic support and guidance, including homework help.
• Group Leaders will create lesson plans for participants such as but not limited to Arts and Crafts, Dance, STEM, Physical activities and SEL.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Program Director or Assistant Director.
• Attend Agency Program special events and professional development days.
• Engage in program and community events.
• Ensure the cleanliness and presentation of all program spaces is a MUST.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a part-time position. Work hours are generally 4 hours per day, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday. In person position unless city mandate for virtual work.

Working conditions and physical demands required:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability and patience to work with children and young people, particularly in group settings.
• Supervising classroom management always.
• Travel when taking field trips/escorting youth, using public transportation, traverse city streets, ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions.

Qualifications

Education and/or experience required:

• HS Diploma or Equivalency; working towards or possessing AA or BA degree a plus.
• At least one (1) year experience working in childcare programming.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.