Group Leader

Job Summary

As part of our Youth Services Department’s vision, all Youth Services staff will assist in promoting growth, leadership, and positive self-image in all young people at all of our Grand Street Settlement sites. Group leaders will promote and develop a safe and engaging learning environment for youth. Homework help, recreational activities, and literacy and math lessons are integral parts of this activity. In the end, students will be able to maintain an academic focus while engaging in hands-on learning with classmates and fellow peers.

Education, Experience, And Skill Requirements

• High School diploma a must, college degree preferred
• Youth development experience required
• Experience teaching and designing curricula
• Previous experience working with diverse young people
• Three (3) or more years’ experience & expertise working with youth (volunteer experience is acceptable)
• Three (3) or more years’ experience coaching, instructing, or facilitating curriculum-based lessons (for youth preferred)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Training: Complete 15 hours of trainings as per school-age child care requirements within the first three months of hire and attend two mandatory agency-wide Professional Development trainings
• Supervise Participants: Problem-solve and intervene directly with youth in groups
• Maintain Adequate Staff to Participant Supervision: During all activities and trips
• Facilitate Summer Camp Activities: Design and implement unit-based curriculums
• Work Collaboratively: Facilitate group management and activities based on daily activities
• Create Group Culture: Work collaboratively with co-workers
• Maintain Safety: Know and follow daily in-house, school pickup, trip schedules and procedures
• Create Safe Environment: Create a group culture of positive group cohesiveness
• Supervise and Evaluate: Ensure Safety
• Communicate Regularly: Responsible for maintaining daily log of all incidents/injuries
• Prepare Attendance Reports: Prepare attendance reports and other reports as required
• Know Regulations: Know and adhere to all regulations and procedures outlined in safety plan

How To Apply

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor).

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Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!