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About the Role

As part of our Youth Services Department’s vision, all Youth Services staff will assist in promoting growth, leadership, and positive self-image in all young people. Group leaders will promote and develop a safe and engaging learning environment for youth. Homework help, recreational activities, and literacy and math lessons are integral parts of this activity. Students will be able to maintain an academic focus while engaging in hands-on learning with classmates and fellow peers.

Responsibilities

• Complete 15 hours of trainings as per school-age child care requirements within the first three months of hire and attend two mandatory agency-wide Professional Development trainings.
• Problem-solve and intervene directly with youth in groups.
• Maintain adequate staff to participant supervision during all activities and trips.
• Design and implement unit-based curriculums.
• Facilitate group management and activities based on daily activities.
• Work collaboratively with co-workers.
• Know and follow daily in-house, school pickup, trip schedules and procedures.
• Create a group culture of positive group cohesiveness.
• Supervise a group of children and participate in activities and trips; provide and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain adequate supplies in first aid and safety kits.
• Adhere to COVID-19 protocols.
• Maintain medical and emergency contact information for each participant.
• Responsible for maintaining daily log of all incidents/injuries.
• Prepare attendance reports and other reports as required.
• Know and adhere to all regulations and procedures outlined in safety plan.
• Communicate regularly and appropriately with parents.
• Complete all necessary paperwork that is required.
• Come ready to work with a positive attitude.
• Supervise and evaluate youth staff.
• Other assignments as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Youth development experience required.
• Must have experience teaching and designing curricula.
• Previous experience working with diverse young people.
• Three (3) or more years’ experience & expertise working with youth (volunteer experience is acceptable).
• Three (3) or more years’ experience coaching, instructing, or facilitating curriculum-based lessons (for youth preferred).
• The ideal candidate is personable, energetic & enthusiastic.
• Candidate must successfully complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Checks; Physical w/ updated TB Test (Fees may apply).
• If offered the position, must submit $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review.
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all students while remaining professional at all times and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance, and most importantly, professionalism.
• Must obtain NYC Dept. of Health Fingerprint Clearance and State Central Registry (SCR) Clearance (fees may apply) and maintain both throughout the duration of employment.

Skills

• Curriculum design
• Group management
• Communication
• Motivation
• Responsibility
• Timeliness
• Organization
• Attendance
• Professionalism

Location

• PS 241K at 976 President St., Brooklyn, NY 11225

Work Type

• Summer Only
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3+ years of experience working with youth
• 3+ years of experience coaching, instructing, or facilitating curriculum-based lessons

Education Level

• High School diploma
• College degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $20/HR

Benefits

• Performance-based position
• Contingent on funding availability

About the Company

• Grand Street Settlement is a community-based organization dedicated to promoting growth, leadership, and positive self-image in young people.

Equal Opportunity

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)