Group Leader, SNL - Mott Haven

East Side House; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

East Side House Settlement is seeking a Group Leader for the Mott Haven Community Center in the South Bronx. The role involves designing and leading diverse enrichment activities for teens, youth, and adults in the evenings and weekends, with a focus on engagement and safety.

You will work under the Program Director, collaborating with staff to deliver programs, track attendance, and maintain an inviting, safe environment. Eligible candidates enjoy flexible hours and a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage diverse youth.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, urban community setting.
• Flexibility and reliability in evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead enrichment activities for youth and families.
• Collaborate with program staff to implement activities.
• Prepare a welcoming learning environment and display participant work.
• Build positive relations with youth and adults; serve as role model.
• Ensure health, safety, and well‑being of participants; supervise activities.
• Assist with enrollment, attendance records, and required paperwork.
• Inspect facilities and materials, ensure orderly spaces at day end.

Skills

Communication proficiency

Team Building

Problem Solving/Analysis

Time Management

Ethical Conduct

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

# Group Leader, SNL - Mott HavenHot JobMott Haven Community Center - Bronx, NY 10454## OverviewSalary Range$20.00 - $20.00 Hourly## Description**Position Title**Group Leader**Department**Cornerstone**Site/Location**Mott Haven Community Center**Job Classification (*HR Use Only*)**Non-ExemptPart-Time **Salary Range**$20hr**Reports To**Program Director**MISSION STATEMENT**East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.**JOB DESCRIPTION****Summary/ Objective**East Side House Settlement is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families and the communities. We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working and creative leader who shares our passion for providing exceptional programming to children and families in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South Bronx & Inwood section in Manhattan.The Mott Haven Community Center is powered by the New York City Housing Authority public housing development, with evening and weekend programming for middle school, high school, and adults. The Group Leaders primary responsibility is to design and lead a diverse enrichment activity. We run evening teen centers, and college readiness as well as youth employment programs. We are seeking creative professionals with experience working with the youth in the following (but not limited to) areas: Music, visual arts, martial arts, media technology, dance, sports and recreation (soccer, tennis, basketball, volleyball or lacrosse), health awareness and community leadership.**Essential Functions and Responsibilities**Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Group Leader, will be responsible for but not limited to the following:1. Identify, create and facilitate age-appropriate, thematic based lesson plans, and activities.2. Work as a part of a collaborative team, providing support to any specialist implementing activities.3. Prepare the learning working environment, by creating a welcoming space that exhibits participants’ work.4. Build positive relations with youth and adults to serve as role models with respect to demeanor, communication, and behavior.5. Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program, by providing close supervision of all activities.6. Assist in participant’s enrollment, recording and submitting daily attendance records, and any other required documents to Program Director.7. Inspect daily all facilities (including shared spaces), equipment, and supplies; be sure all are accounted for and put away at the end of each day.**Other Duties**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.**Supervisory Responsibility**This role has no supervisory responsibilities.**Physical Demands**This role may involve occasional lifting or moving of items up to 25 pounds and routine use of standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Expected Work Schedule** The work schedule expected for this position is: Monday- Friday 6pm-11pm , Saturday/ Sunda 3pm-11pm, as aligned to the needs of the program/ service. The schedule may be adjusted based on ESH’s operational needs, with notice provided whenever possible.**EEO Statement**East Side House (ESH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.## Qualifications**Qualifications**To perform this position successfully, the Group leader must be able to fulfill all the elements of the job description to the highest standard and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy and collaborative work environment. Additional qualifications include:**Education / Experience*** High School Diploma or GED, with some college preferred.* Must have experience working with middle school, high school, and adults’ populations preferably in a racially, ethically, and socio-emotionally diverse urban community.* Minimum of two years work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required.* A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice.* Possess and ability to engage and lead activities in your area of specialty; strong communication skills, strong organizational skills, excellent judgment, ability to work in a team in a variety of environments.* Candidates possessing skills in foreign languages, visual arts, music, or performing arts are strongly encouraged to apply.* Must be able to communicate effectively with all participants while always remaining professional and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance and most importantly, professionalism.* Flexibility, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.* Bilingual is a plus.**Competencies**1. Communication Proficiency2. Team Building3. Problem Solving/ Analysis4. Time Management5. Ethical Conduct**Clearance**Employees must be clear to work at ESH. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.* + Department of Health Fingerprint Clearance + State Central Registry (SCR) Clearance, ($25.00 Fee) + Staff Exclusion List (SEL) Clearance + Physical examination and TB test + Mandated Reporter Certificate, 2 hours. + Health & Safety Certificate, 5 hours.