Group Leader - 5138

About the role

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise participant groups and create and implement activities under the guidance of an Activity Specialist or Content Specialist.
• Create a nurturing and supportive environment for the youth.
• Supervise participants.
• Implement various recreational, educational, social, and team building activities.
• Provide classroom management and instruction.
• Act as a liaison with parents.
• Attend regular staff meetings.
• Attend First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CRP), and Responding to Emergency (RTE) training.
• Attend staff training sessions.
• Meet monthly with program coordinator and/or program director for supervision.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• An associates degree preferred.
• At least two years of direct experience working with children under age 13 years.
• Necessary content knowledge, experience, and skills to effectively implement the program activities, as required.
• Experience with or knowledge of Whole Language teaching philosophy preferred.

Program Specific Responsibilities

• Practice and recognize in others the program values: Cooperation, Generosity, Honesty, Kindness, Respect, Responsibility, Tolerance.
• With program supervisors, set program goals and develop appropriate activities for children.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan team projects and events.
• Supervise teenaged junior counselors.
• Encourage a love of learning and build children’s literacy and academic skills.
• Develop, submit and implement weekly lesson plans which are child-centered, age appropriate & engaging and which promote literacy, thematic exploration, & experiential learning.
• Escort children on trips and identify opportunities for learning both inside and outside the community center facility.
• Maintain records of children's work. Submit portfolios as required for program evaluation effort.
• Meet regularly with supervisors to present lesson plans, plan for future weeks, and receive feedback and assistance.
• Create a structured & nurturing environment which supports children's emotional and social development.
• Maintain an organized and child-centered classroom.
• Promote teamwork and group bonding.
• Conference with program supervisors regarding disciplinary issues or hold conferences with parents as needed.
• Attend training in principles of early childhood development, nutrition and health needs, safety and security procedures, and child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention.
• Absorb and implement new ideas and techniques.
• Assist with planning and implementation of Holiday Camp.
• Obtain needed supplies from office and make requests as needed for special supplies.
• Maintain attendance records, meal records, sign-out sheets and other necessary paperwork.
• Submit required reports and paperwork to Program Director.
• Engage in activities which promote physical fitness and health.
• Ensure a physically safe environment for children in care.
• Participate in all fitness activities including swimming and gym.
• Promote healthy behaviors and foster children's physical development.
• Provide first aid and emergency care for children as needed.
• Submit bi-annual physical.
• Partner with families to promote sense of community.
• Develop and build relationships with parents and families of program participants.

Physical Requirements

• Establish rapport with young people.
• Good time management, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time in all types of weather, including inclement weather.