Group Leader (PS 202)

Good Shepherd Services; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,789,000 - 27,221,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services is seeking an After School Group Leader to oversee a small cohort of youth, ensuring safety, engagement, and positive development after school hours.

You will facilitate activities, implement a sequenced curriculum including literacy and arts, and collaborate with staff to support participant growth and family engagement. This role requires strong communication and a commitment to trauma-informed, strength-based youth development.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School/GED Diploma and 1 year related experience in leading and participating in youth development activities.
• Experience building a camp culture through chants, team-building activities, and community building preferred.
• A commitment to working with youth from diverse backgrounds with high-quality services.
• Must commit to a strength-based, trauma-informed youth and family development perspective.
• Tuition Assistance 40+ Days of Paid Time Off
• Personal and Pet Insurance 403(B) Retirement Plan

Responsibilities

• Oversee a defined group of participants, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Engage participants in after-school activities and model appropriate behavior.
• Maintain safety and monitor attendance and behavior.
• Develop and deliver a sequenced curriculum including arts, literacy and other academic links.
• Plan culminating events and support staff and parent engagement.
• Supervise and coordinate with assistant group leaders, interns and volunteers.
• Maintain records, attendance and compliance with program policies.
• Attend staff trainings and contribute to a positive youth development environment.

Skills

Group leadership

Youth development

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Hours: Up to 20 hours/Week; Non-Exempt;

Schedule: School Year / September - June / Monday - Friday, 2pm to 6pm

Salary: $18.00 - $19.00 / hour

Job Summary: The After School Group Leader is responsible for the overall safety, development, management, organization and planning of their group. This includes integrated educational projects, recreation, arts & crafts and group building activities.

Major Duties:

Overall supervision and management of identified group of participants.

Engage participants in after school activities and role model appropriate behavior.

Ensure safety of participants at all times.

As needed, engage in outreach activities to ensure attendance and participation.

Provide support to activity instructors and other group leaders.

Develop and facilitate a sequenced and thematic curriculum and other various activities including arts & crafts. Curriculum should promote creativity, self-expression, opportunity for mastery, and emotional growth and future focus/career exploration as well as professional growth.

Integrate lessons enriched with literacy, history and other related academic subjects when applicable.

Develop positive relationships with participants, colleagues and school/center personnel.

Attends all staff meetings and staff development trainings sessions, as specified (including Saturday and evening trainings).

Assist with monitoring and maintaining the rules of the program and upholding the afterschool model.

Plan and prepare culminating events for participants to showcase their activities.

Ensure participants are prepared and able to illustrate what they learned in culminating events.

Assist with organizing parent family culminating engagement events.

Engage with parents and guardians as necessary in a professional manner.

Discuss behavior problems , safety concerns and situations with supervisor as they emerge, and completing necessary documentation and paperwork.

Mandated Reporter.

Resolve conflict within your group while seeking assistance from other staff, supervisors and directors when necessary.

Foster a positive youth development approach focusing on , strength’s-based environment, fostering a sense of belonging, independence, generosity, mastery safety, and community to participants.

Supervise support staff assigned to your group (including but not limited to assistant group leader, interns, volunteers, etc.).

Track and support participant’s development and growth areas. Engage and facilitate group conversations, tracking and supporting students’ participant’s academic success.

Responsible for the safe arrival and dismissal of all program participants.

Inspect all facilities, equipment, and supplies and be sure all are locked away securely at the end of each day.

Available to work during holidays and OST days (13-15 days).

Maintain all required records for your group, including attendance..

Maintain strict adherence to policies and procedures at all times.

Participate in afterschool events and trips.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.

High School/ GED Diploma and 1 year related experience in leading and participating in youth group development related activities required.

Experience building a camp culture through chants, team building activities, and community building preferred.

Can contribute a talent or experience in arts, music, crafts, etc. a plus.

A commitment to working with youth from a variety of backgrounds, while providing high quality services.

Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective.

Tuition Assistance 40+ Days of Paid Time Off

Personal and Pet Insurance 403 (B) Retirement Plan