Job Description

Job Title: Group Leader

Reports to: Youth Program Manager

FLSA Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt

PROGRAMS: YOUTH

General Job Description:

The Group Leader provides supervision and leadership for all SONYC participants. The Group Leader plans and facilitates daily club activities with the Program Director while helping to support the emotional, social, and physical development of children in grades 6-8. This position requires a creative, energetic, self-motivated team player with a passion for positively impacting our community.

Major/Minor Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and implement program expectations, policies, and protocols to ensure a safe and respectful environment in alignment with agency, school, and funder protocols and guidelines.
• Create and implement effective and interesting age-appropriate lesson plans and curriculum that adhere to program goals.
• Collaborate with after-school staff around themes and special projects and take supervision and direction from the Program Director.
• Communicate with the Program Director about any schedule, and behavioral or environmental issues.
• Role model and communicate appropriately with all program stakeholders (participants, families, and staff).
• Assist participants in homework and provide them with tools to succeed in school.
• Assist with organizing and implementing special events, activities, and projects.
• Ensure the safety of all participants.
• Create a nurturing and fostering atmosphere to learn and create a sense of belonging for participants.
• Secure and clean spaces used at the end of the program.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and complete professional development hours indicated when hiring.

Requirements/Qualifications:

➢ Successful Background check and State Central Registry clearances are required.

➢ College degree or currently enrolled in college preferred.

➢ 2-3 years of experience working with children.

➢ Commitment to young people and an understanding of the factors affecting their lives

➢ An ability to establish good relationships with a range of people

➢ Must be friendly, patient, tolerant, and flexible.

➢ Physical abilities. (Standing, lifting, bending, climbing, walking, etc.)

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 2:45 pm – 6:00 pm

Rate Of Pay: $18/hr

Start Date: Looking for Group Leaders ASAP

Questions: Please reach out to Program Director- Silkisha Sneed

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bronx, NY 10471 (Required)

Work Location: In person