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About the Role

As part of the Youth Services Department's vision, this role assists in promoting growth, leadership, and positive self-image in young people. The Assistant Director will foster a safe and engaging environment for youth, encompassing light supervision, data entry, and group facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise participants, problem-solve, and intervene directly with youth in groups.
• Maintain adequate staff supervision during all activities and trips.
• Assist with designing and implementing curricula.
• Collaborate with co-workers.
• Follow daily schedules and procedures for in-house activities and trips.
• Create a culture of positive group cohesiveness.
• Supervise a group of children and occasionally participate in activities and trips.
• Provide and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain first aid and safety kits.
• Maintain medical and contact information for each camper.
• Maintain a daily log of all incidents/injuries.
• Prepare attendance and other required reports.
• Adhere to all regulations and procedures outlined in the safety plan.
• Enter participant information on DYCD online.
• Take attendance on a daily or weekly basis.
• Assist the Program Director with running reports and database maintenance.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed and submitted on time.
• Prepare and submit time sheets bi-weekly.
• Communicate regularly and appropriately with parents.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Come to work with a positive attitude.
• Supervise and evaluate youth staff.
• Perform other assignments as required.

Requirements

• Associate Degree required, Bachelor's preferred.
• Youth development experience required.
• Experience teaching and designing curricula required.
• Experience with DYCD Online preferred.
• Previous experience working with diverse young people ages 5-14 years old.
• Three or more years of experience and expertise working with youth (volunteer experience acceptable).
• Three or more years of experience coaching, instructing, or facilitating curriculum-based lessons (to youth preferred).
• Personable, energetic, and enthusiastic demeanor.
• Must complete NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening.
• Must complete New York State Clearance Review Background Check.
• Must complete 3 reference checks.
• Must complete a physical with an updated TB Test (fees may apply).
• Valid CPR/AED Pro certification through a recognized accrediting body preferred.
• Valid First Aid/RTE certification through a recognized accrediting body preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students while remaining professional.
• Ability to motivate students and set a positive example in responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance, and professionalism.

Skills

• Light supervision
• Data entry
• Group facilitation
• Teaching
• Curriculum design
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Intervention
• Collaboration
• Reporting
• Database maintenance

Location

• Brooklyn: PS/IS 157K at 850 Kent Ave BK, NY 11205

Work Type

• Part-Time
• School Year
• Summer

Experience Level

• Three (3) or more years' experience & expertise working with youth
• Three (3) or more years' experience coaching, instructing, or facilitating curriculum-based lessons

Education Level

• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $25-$30/HR

About the Company

• Grand Street Settlement is a community-based organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families to build a better future.

Equal Opportunity

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)