Group Leader

The After School Group Leader

The After School Group Leader is responsible for the overall safety, development, management, organization and planning of their group. This includes integrated educational projects, recreation, arts and crafts and group building activities. Reports To: Program Director, Prince Joshua Avitto Community Center.

• Engage participants in after school activities and role model appropriate behavior.
• Ensure safety of participants at all times.
• As needed, engage in outreach activities to ensure attendance and participation.
• Provide support to activity instructors and other group leaders.
• Develop and facilitate a sequenced and thematic curriculum and other various activities including arts & crafts.
• Integrate lessons enriched with literacy, history and other related academic subjects when applicable.
• Develop positive relationships with participants, colleagues and school/center personnel.
• Attend all staff meetings and staff development trainings sessions, as specified (including Saturday and evening trainings).
• Plan and prepare culminating events for participants to showcase their activities.
• Absorb and support participants development and growth areas.
• Engage and facilitate group conversations, tracking and supporting students participants academic success.
• Responsible for the safe arrival and dismissal of all program participants.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management skills.
• Inspect all facilities, equipment, and supplies and be sure all are locked away securely at the end of each day.
• Available to work during holidays and OST days (13-15 days).
• Maintain all required records for your group, including attendance.
• Maintain strict adherence to policies and procedures at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School/GED Diploma and 1 year related experience in leading and participating in youth group development related activities required.
• Experience building a camp culture through chants, team building activities, and community building preferred.
• Can contribute a talent or experience in arts, music, crafts, etc. a plus.
• A commitment to working with youth from a variety of backgrounds, while providing high quality services.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective.