What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Leader PS 253 Far Rockaway position at The Child Center Of NY, Inc.?
Founded in 1953 as a children’s counseling center in Queens, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With nearly 70 locations in NYC’s toughest, most under-served communities, our 1,000 results-oriented professionals are making a difference for more than 30,000 children and their families.
Are you looking for an opportunity to help kids with their homework and teach the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Math?
Position Summary
The Group Leader is responsible for setting goals for program participants, facilitating activities, and preparing curriculum and lesson plans. The Group Leader maintains a safe and learning environment for program participants.
Essential Functions:
- Providing homework help, facilitating activities and supervising children in programs outside of school day hours.
- Supervise and monitor children and take daily attendance.
- Assist tutors and activity specialist to manage and document behavior.
- Maintain supplies.
- Assist and maintain in data collection and upkeep of participants documents.
- Attend all necessary program meetings.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the group activities and carries out responsibilities in accordance with the federal, state, locals’ requirements as well as agency policies and applicable laws.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A High School Diploma/GED. College students encouraged to apply.
- 1 years' demonstrated experience working with youth in your specialization
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience working with children.
- Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
- Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task
Job Category:
- PT – Regular
Work Schedule:
- Monday – Friday (must be available to work at least 3 days per/week)
- Hours vary between 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V
