Group Leader -PS 382

About the role

You will be responsible for the overall safety, development, management, organization, and planning of your group, including integrated educational projects, recreation, arts and crafts, and group-building activities.

Responsibilities

• Overall supervision and management of an identified group of participants.
• Engage participants in after-school activities and role model appropriate behavior.
• Ensure the safety of participants at all times.
• Engage in outreach activities to ensure attendance and participation as needed.
• Provide support to activity instructors and other group leaders.
• Develop and facilitate a sequenced and thematic curriculum and various activities, including arts & crafts, promoting creativity, self-expression, mastery, emotional growth, and career exploration.
• Integrate lessons enriched with literacy, history, and other academic subjects when applicable.
• Develop positive relationships with participants, colleagues, and school/center personnel.
• Attend all staff meetings and staff development training sessions, including Saturday and evening trainings.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining program rules and upholding the afterschool model.
• Plan and prepare culminating events for participants to showcase their activities and learning.
• Assist with organizing parent and family engagement events.
• Engage with parents and guardians professionally regarding behavior problems, safety concerns, or other situations; complete necessary documentation.
• Act as a Mandated Reporter.
• Resolve conflict within your group while seeking assistance when necessary.
• Foster a positive youth development approach focusing on strengths-based environments, belonging, independence, generosity, mastery, safety, and community.
• Supervise support staff assigned to your group (e.g., assistant group leader, interns, volunteers).
• Track and support participants’ development and academic success.
• Ensure the safe arrival and dismissal of all program participants.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management skills.
• Inspect all facilities, equipment, and supplies; secure them 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.
• Participate in afterschool events and trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Pay

$18.00 - $19.00 per hour.

Schedule

• School Year: September - June
• Monday - Friday, 2 pm to 6 pm
• Up to 20 hours per week
• Non-Exempt

Location: 125 East 181st Street, Bronx, New York 10453