Group Leader -PS 382

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,789,000 - 27,221,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services seeks an After School Group Leader to oversee safety, development, and engagement of a youth group at PS 382 in Bronx, NY. You will plan and supervise activities, provide positive role modeling, and collaborate with instructors and staff.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience in youth group activities, with a commitment to a strength-based, trauma-informed approach and weekend/evening trainings as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience in youth group activities.
• Experience leading and participating in youth group development activities.
• Ability to build camp-like culture through activities and community building.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, development, and organization of the after-school group.
• Engage participants in activities and model appropriate behavior.
• Maintain attendance and safety protocols.
• Develop and facilitate a sequenced curriculum including arts, literacy, and career exploration.
• Coordinate with instructors and staff; attend staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Youth leadership

Curriculum planning

Safety and supervision

Parent communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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 and crafts, and group-building activities.

Reports To: Program Director, PS 382

Location: 125 East 181st Street, Bronx, New York 10453

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

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

Salary: $18.00 - $19.00 / hour

Major Duties:

Overall supervision and management of identified group of participants.

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

Ensure the 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 various other 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.

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

Assists 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 complete 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 a strengths-based environment, fostering a sense of belonging, independence, generosity, mastery, safety, and community for participants.

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

Track and support participants’ development and growth areas. Engage and facilitate group conversations, tracking and supporting students’ 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 of 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.