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

University Settlement Society of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Settlement Society of New York is seeking a Summer Senior Group Leader to enhance educational programs for youth at Campos Plaza. This role involves facilitating activities, supporting group leaders, and engaging with children in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have experience with youth, be organized, and possess strong communication skills. This is a full-time seasonal position with a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 13 years of age.
• Experience working with parent groups (volunteers, PTAs, etc.).
• Familiarity with youth in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Support program leaders with classroom activities and behavior management.
• Plan and implement theme-based educational activities.
• Supervise children during various sessions and manage supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Bilingual (English & Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin)

Education

Associate degree in child development or related field

High School Diploma & two years direct experience

Job description

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

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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.

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