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About the Role

As part of the Youth Services Department, this role promotes growth, leadership, and positive self-image in young people. The Group Leader will foster a safe and engaging learning environment, integrating recreational activities, team building, lessons, and trips.

Responsibilities

• Complete after school trainings as per school-age child care requirements.
• Problem solve and intervene directly with youth in groups.
• Maintain adequate staff to camper supervision during all activities and trips.
• Design and implement project-based school year curriculum.
• Facilitate group management and activities based on after-school themes.
• Work collaboratively with co-workers.
• Follow daily in-house and trip schedules and procedures.
• Create a camp 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.
• 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.
• Communicate regularly and appropriately with parents.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Arrive ready to work with a positive attitude.
• Supervise and evaluate youth staff.
• Perform other assignments as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Candidates fluent in Spanish are encouraged to apply.
• Youth development experience required.
• Experience teaching and designing curricula required.
• Previous experience working with diverse young people required.
• High level of proficiency in administrative work.
• Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects.
• Three (3) or more years of experience and expertise working with youth (volunteer experience acceptable).
• Three (3) or more years of experience coaching, instructing, or facilitating curriculum-based lessons (preferably to youth).
• Ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic.
• Must successfully complete NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening.
• Must successfully complete New York State Clearance Review Background Check.
• Must successfully complete 3 Reference Checks.
• Must successfully complete Physical with updated TB Test (fees may apply).
• If offered the position, must submit $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all students while remaining professional.
• Must be able to motivate students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance, and professionalism.

Skills

• Curriculum design
• Teaching
• Youth development
• Administrative work
• Problem-solving
• Intervention
• Group management
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Supervision
• CPR/AED Pro certification preferred
• First Aid/RTE certification preferred

Location

• COMPASS Elementary PS 157

Work Type

• School Year
• Part-time

Experience Level

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

Education Level

• High School diploma
• College degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $20 per hour

About the Company

• Grand Street Settlement is dedicated to promoting growth, leadership, and positive self-image in young people across all its sites.

Equal Opportunity

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)