Summer Senior Group Leader - Campos Plaza - Cornerstone (54762)

University Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Summer Senior Group Leader to engage with youth, facilitating educational and recreational activities. This role involves supporting group leaders, planning theme-based projects, and maintaining a positive environment for children. With a commitment to community and equity, this organization fosters an inclusive atmosphere where diverse talents can thrive. If you are enthusiastic about working with children and making a meaningful impact, this seasonal position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the community's well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with children under 13 years of age.
• Familiarity with youth in various settings and parent groups.

Responsibilities

• Support group leaders and program aides with classroom activities.
• Plan and implement theme-based projects for youth participants.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, and children.

Skills

Child Development

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin)

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Associate Degree in Child Development or Related Field

High School Diploma with 2 Years Experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 611 East 13th Street - New York, NY

Position Type: Seasonal (3 months)

Salary Range: $20.60 - $20.60 Hourly

Summer Senior Group Leader - Campos Plaza - Cornerstone

University Settlement partners with 40,000 New Yorkers on the Lower East Side and in Brooklyn every year to build on their strengths as they achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For over 135 years, we’ve collaborated with our neighbors to pioneer highly effective programs that fight poverty and systemic inequality. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, engaging with every individual holistically, and creating space for people to organize. Joining together with our neighbors to advocate for justice and equality, we help build community strength.

We work with New Yorkers of all ages. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equity, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, mental health and wellness, benefits assistance and eviction prevention, adult literacy and education, healthy aging, community, and recreation centers, performing and visual arts, and youth development.

Responsibilities:

• In consultation with and approval from the DYCD program Director will support group leaders and program aidesn assigned unit by providing classroom assistance when needed, assisting with participant behavior issues, supporting with classroom facilitation of activities, acting as a liaison between group leaders and program management

• Support assigned unit in planning and implementing theme-based projects and developmentally appropriate activities.

• Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships with host school, parents, staff and children.

• Strictly adhere to University Settlement policies and procedures, and Department of Health guidelines.

• Maintain professional standard of conduct i.e. hold in strict confidentiality employee and youth information and program files.

• Responsible for supervising arrival, snack and dismissal of assigned unit.

• Responsible for maintaining an inventory of program supplies and with approval from Director order supplies.

• Other duties (including Group Leader responsibilities- see below) as Assigned by the Director.

Group Leader Responsibilities:

• Design and implement innovated, quality educational and recreational activities for youth participants

• Actively participate in program-wide or division-wide activities

• Supervise homework and other in-class activities

• Demonstrate appropriate communication with families, teachers, staff and children

• Attend regular staff meetings and trainings

• Track attendance, performance and behavior (positive and negative) through accurate record keeping

• Design, implement lesson plans that promote monthly themes

• Create a classroom environment that promotes working, learning and creating.

• Work collectively with on-site specialist

• Organize special events as necessary

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in child development, Elementary Ed. or related field or H.S. Diploma & two years direct experience working with children under 13 years of age.

• Experience working with parent groups i.e. volunteer groups, PTAs, AmeriCorps team etc.

• Familiarity working with youth in a variety of settings

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure

• Bilingual (English& Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin) preferred

• Excellent organizational skills; ability to coordinate multiple tasks and responsibilities,

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, “Next Person In Charge” when supervisor is unavailable.

• Must be able to support Site Supervisor in maintaining the integrality of the program and established relationships with partners.

Work Schedule: Seasonal Summer Positions, 35 hours per week with the following shifts available, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm or 10:00am - 5:00pm or 6:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturday - Sunday, 3:00pm - 11:00pm

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.