Youth Programs Lead – After-School Enrichment

Child Center of NY; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k Pension and Employer Contribution

Flexible Spending and Commuter Benef.

Employer paid short-term & long-term 2

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Group Leader to provide a safe, fun, and enriching after-school experience for a consistent group of youth. You will plan and facilitate engaging pro-social activity lessons and curricula to support healthy development.

Responsibilities include homework help, supervising children after school, delivering project-based lessons, coordinating with families and schools, and maintaining data and supplies for program delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Minimum 2 years direct experience working with children.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines, communicate with stakeholders, and manage competing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide homework help, facilitate activities, and safely supervise children in programs outside of school day hours.
• Develop, with program leadership support, high-quality project-based lessons that are hands-on and engaging for students.
• Support the implementation of showcases, exhibits, etc. to share student work with families and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families & school faculty.
• Take daily attendance.
• Implement positive behavior management systems, focusing on clear expectations for youth behavior; verbal acknowledgment; and systemic rewards for demonstrating desired behaviors.
• Assist activity specialists, tutors, and subcontractors to manage and document behavior and facilitate activity as needed.
• Maintain and organize activity supplies for your program delivery.
• Assist and maintain in data collection and upkeep of participants documents.
• Attend all necessary program meetings.
• Attend related professional development opportunities to build personal/professional skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Group Leader to provide a safe, fun, and enriching after-school experience for a consistent group of youth. You will plan and facilitate engaging pro-social activity lessons and curricula to support healthy development.

Responsibilities include homework help, supervising children after school, delivering project-based lessons, coordinating with families and schools, and maintaining data and supplies for program delivery.