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About the Role

A Group Leader will assist in promoting growth, leadership, and positive self-image in elementary, middle, and high school youths. This role involves providing competent supervision, and developing and facilitating curriculum and activities such as homework help, STEM, health and wellness, performing arts, and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Create a culture of positive group cohesiveness and problem solve directly with youth in groups.
• Provide competent supervision of a group of children and participate in activities and trips.
• Maintain a safe and professional working environment.
• Design and implement project-based curriculum and facilitate activities based on given themes.
• Work collaboratively with co-workers and cultivate a culture of professionalism.
• Act as a role model for youth participants.
• Come ready to work with a positive attitude and provide support and encouragement to youths.
• Attend professional developments and training as assigned by supervisors.
• Know and follow daily schedules, protocols, procedures, safety drills, and safety plans.
• Maintain adequate supplies in first aid and safety kits on a daily basis.
• Document incidents and communicate incidents with supervisors and/or parents and guardians.
• Coordinate community relations efforts and participate in outreach activities.
• Assist in the planning, organization, and execution of community events.
• Maintain accurate records of youth participation, progress, and other relevant information.
• Supervise and evaluate youth workers, SYEP, WLG, Americorps, and interns.
• Clean, organize, and maintain workspace and shared spaces throughout the facility.
• Perform other assignments as required by the program director.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• At least 1 year of youth development related experience.
• Experience must include development of lesson plans, facilitation of classroom activities, and classroom management.
• Candidate must successfully complete NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening.
• Candidate must successfully complete NYS Clearance Review Background Check.
• Candidate must successfully complete SEL.
• Candidate must successfully complete 3 Reference Checks.
• Candidate must successfully complete Physical w/updated TB test.
• Must be able to build rapport with youths and create a positive, inclusive environment.

Skills

• Youth development
• Lesson plan development
• Facilitation of classroom activities
• Classroom management
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Building rapport with youths
• Creating a positive, inclusive environment
• Curriculum development
• Activity facilitation
• Supervision
• Problem-solving
• Collaboration
• Professionalism
• Communication
• Record keeping

Location

• Williamsburg Community Center - 195 Graham Ave., Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

• Part-time
• School Year Program Hours

Experience Level

• 1 year of youth development related experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma required
• Some college or college degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $20/hr up to 20hrs/week

About the Company

• Grand Street Settlement is an organization that promotes growth, leadership, and positive self-image in youths.

Equal Opportunity

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)