Group Leader

About the role

The Group Leader's general responsibilities are to provide intensive and extensive academic assistance in developing and implementing program activities. Maintain the day-to-day compliance of the After School Program. This includes homework assistance, recreational activities, leadership development, education and career development, health & life skills, the arts, and sports & fitness. Also maintain rules and regulations while always keeping the children’s needs highest priority.

Responsibilities

• Understand and enforce after-school program expectations, policies, and protocols.
• Design and implement educational and recreational activities.
• Actively participate in program-wide or division-wide activities.
• Facilitate the adherence to the afterschool schedule.
• Supervise homework and other in-class activities.
• Communicate with Program Coordinator about any schedule modifications or important behavioral or environmental issues.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication with families, teachers, staff, and children.
• Attend regular staff meetings and Professional Development training.
• Track attendance, performance, and behavior (positive and negative) through accurate record keeping.
• Report regularly to the Director of After-School Services and as necessary to the Agency Director of Educational and other program directors.
• Collaborate with the after-school staff at other after-school sites.
• Organize special events as necessary.
• Assist individual students with homework as time permits.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; some college preferred.
• Analytical, Communication and Organizational skills.
• 2 years minimum of experience working with youth preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Computer literate, including experience with Microsoft Office, local area networks and the Internet.

Benefits

Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Mondays through Fridays, 2pm-6pm.

Location

601 Crotona Parkway N., Bronx, NY 10457