MS129 Group Leader

Reports to: Program Director, MS129
Location: 2055 Mapes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

Schedule

School Year (September - June), Monday - Friday, 2pm to 6pm
Up to 20 hours/week, non-exempt

Pay

$18.00 - $19.00 / hour

Responsibilities

• Overall supervision and management of identified group of participants.
• Engage participants in after school activities and role model appropriate behavior.
• Ensure 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 other various activities including arts & crafts, promoting creativity, self-expression, opportunity for mastery, emotional growth, future focus/career exploration, and professional growth.
• 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 training sessions, as specified (including Saturday and evening trainings).
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining the rules of the program and upholding the afterschool model.
• Plan and prepare culminating events for participants to showcase their activities and ensure they can illustrate what they learned.
• Assist with organizing parent/family culminating engagement events.
• Engage with parents and guardians professionally as necessary.
• Discuss behavior problems, safety concerns, and situations with supervisor as they emerge, completing necessary documentation and paperwork (Mandated Reporter).
• Resolve conflict within your group while seeking assistance from other staff, supervisors, and directors when necessary.
• Foster a positive youth development approach focusing on a strength-based environment, fostering a sense of belonging, independence, generosity, mastery, safety, and community.
• Supervise support staff assigned to your group (including assistant group leaders, interns, volunteers, etc.).
• Track and support participant’s development and growth areas.
• Engage and facilitate group conversations, tracking and supporting students’ academic success.
• Ensure the safe arrival and dismissal of all program participants.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management skills.
• Inspect all facilities, equipment, and supplies, ensuring everything is 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.
• Participate in afterschool events and trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 required.
• Experience building a camp culture through chants, team-building activities, and community building preferred.
• Ability to contribute a talent or experience in arts, music, crafts, etc. is a plus.
• 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.