Group Leader - Beacon Program

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc seeks a dedicated individual to work part-time at the Beacon Community Center. In this role, you'll provide engaging activities for children and youth, ensure their supervision, and assist in community events. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and enjoy working with young people in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; background in arts is a plus.
• Must enjoy working with children and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide enriching activities for children during program hours.
• Assist with developing and planning community events.
• Supervise Activity Specialist and oversee activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Behavior Management

Education

High school diploma

Some college education preferred

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Department: Beacon School Based Community Center (DYCD)

Reports to: Beacon Program Director and Assistant Director

Work Location: Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts

101 Park Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205

Hours: Part-time - Minimum of 20 hours per week; Programming is offered every weekday from 2:00pm to 9:00pm, 10:00am - 6:00pm on weekends, and extended hours during the summer and school holidays. Must have availability to work Weekday/Afternoon/Evening and Saturdays

This position is fully in-person and does not offer any remote work.

Salary Range: $25/hour - $25/hour

Program Summary

Brooklyn Community Services is one of Brooklyn’s first and largest non-sectarian social services agencies. BCS, which presently serves more than 20,000 individuals annually, is committed to a broad and diverse range of services including education and child care; services to strengthen families; and services to foster self-sufficiency for adults.

Beacon Community Centers provide academic and recreational opportunities to children, teens, and adults. The Beacon program is offered every weekday from 2:00pm to 9:00pm, 10:00am - 6:00pm on weekends, and extended hours during the summer and school holidays.

Responsibilities:

Work with Site Director and Assistant Director/On-site Supervisor to provide enriching activities for children, youth and adults during program hours.

Assist with after school activities; help implement hands-on multi-sensory lessons and activities to children which are provided in the context of academically stimulating themes.

Coordinate planning and preparation of activities and materials for daily schedule.

Participate in creating lesson plans, activity facilitation, behavior management and professionalism.

Provide effective supervision to groups of children during classroom activities, snack time, recreation and field trips.

Responsible for taking and collecting daily attendance.

Assist with developing and planning community events for children, parents and community as needed.

Oversee and monitor authorized parental/guardian pick up of children.

Supervises Activity Specialist and reinforce staff expectations

Collect, review, and approve lesson plans.

Assist specialist with group management and minor behavioral problems.

Fills in for Activity Specialist if needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Reliable and able to work as a team member.

Qualifications Required:

High school diploma; some college education preferred

Must enjoy working with children and be able to pass a background check.

Background in sports, music, drama, dance, photography, crafts, sewing, or the arts is a plus.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.