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About the Role

The Group Leader plays a critical role in creating a safe, engaging, and supportive afterschool environment for participants in grades K–8. This position promotes youth development by fostering academic enrichment, social-emotional growth, and positive behavior, while maintaining a structured and nurturing atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Supervising program participants at all times during program operation, in all locations where the program operates, including off-site trips
• Assisting in the safe and proper pick-up and delivery of participants from community schools
• Providing active homework assistance to ensure that all participants are engaged and supported during homework time
• Planning and implementing engaging academic enrichment and recreation activities that incorporate elements of literacy, STEAM, youth development, and community service
• Preparing daily lesson plans and unit outlines, and using curricular material provided to facilitate activities
• Initiating guidance and support sessions with appropriate staff if materials are not clear
• Gathering all supplies and preparing the activity space
• Assisting teachers and activity specialists in the facilitation of lessons/activities by actively participating and encouraging participant involvement
• Creating and maintaining a supportive and safe environment by making sure activity spaces are clean and organized
• Following the program schedule and ensuring that all participants follow their schedules
• Utilizing principles of positive youth development through use of behavior management and discipline techniques that foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, and build self-esteem and responsibility in all participants
• Building positive relationships with and among participants and acting as a role model
• Participating in meetings and workshops that enhance professional skills, as assigned by Program Director, including a minimum of 15 hours of training per year
• Working with Program Director, staff developers, and educational specialists to develop professional skills
• Applying skills and knowledge acquired in those trainings to improve program quality
• Adhering to site-specific memoranda and program staff manual which includes staff and program specific requirements as prescribed by the NYS Child School Aged Child Care (SACC) Programs regulation
• Notifying supervisors of any behaviors that impede the provision of quality services and the safety of participants and staff
• Proactively reporting incidents involving physical injury or emotional/social harm

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must pass all required background checks, fingerprinting, and DOE clearance

Skills

• Ability to lead activities
• Ability to manage groups
• Ability to engage youth with diverse needs and backgrounds
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Location

• Brooklyn

Work Type

• Part-time
• Afterschool program

Experience Level

• Experience working with school-age children (K–8) in afterschool, camp, or youth development settings

Education Level

• Some college or coursework in education or youth development strongly preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $17 – $17.50 per hour

About the Company

• Flatbush Development Corporation is a dynamic and community-focused organization dedicated to providing high-quality afterschool programs for youth in Brooklyn.
• Our commitment to youth development and enrichment is at the core of everything we do.
• We are proud to be a partner of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Department of Health (DOH) and The Office of Children Services (OCFS).

Equal Opportunity

• Flatbush Development Corporation, Inc, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran by applicable federal, state and local laws.