Group Leader

About the role

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is the largest independent youth development not-for-profit organization in western Queens. In addition to operating a diverse portfolio of programs, we run evening teen centers, college readiness programs, and youth employment programs. Fusing arts and culture with the SEL framework is a cornerstone of our youth development approach. Riis Academy is seeking dynamic, creative and engaging individuals who enjoy working with children, in groups, and as a member of a community. As a group leader, you will be responsible for leading and supervising participants in our K-6 Afterschool Program, writing lesson plans and facilitating activities, and performing minor administrative duties such as attendance tracking during the program. Upon hiring you will be placed at one of the following sites: P.S. 76 William Hallett School, Ravenswood Cornerstone Community Center, C.S. 111 Jacob Blackwell School, P.S. 166 Henry Gradstein School, Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement (limited slots available).

Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies and procedures in a proactive manner.
• Successfully implement educational, artistic, and recreational activities.
• Actively engage with and build positive relationships with children at all times with the goal of cultivating the positive development of each child and the group.
• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Daily inspection and organization of all facilities/areas, equipment, and supplies; providing supervisors with a daily room check in log.
• Evaluate each scholar’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understanding.
• Maintain accurate program documentation.
• Prepare the learning environment that exhibits participants’ work.
• Work as a collaborative team; provide support to other Specialists and Group Leaders.
• Understand and communicate the Riis Settlement mission and the goals of the Riis Academy Afterschool program to the participants and parents.
• Actively participate in all aspects of professional development.
• Organize and/or participate in external special events to promote the Agency's mission.
• Adhere to all Department of Health and New York State OCFS policies and standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.
• Experience working in an after school setting preferred: Elementary/ Middle School Aged students.
• Proof of vaccination status is not required for this position.

Benefits

• 40 hours’ sick leave
• 21 hours’ personal leave
• Retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 12% of total salary
• Student Loan Assistance and Education Assistance
• EAP Services