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About the Role
The Empire State After School Program (ESAP) Group Leader will support the after school program at PS 32, working closely with ESAP staff to engage approximately 110 students. This part-time, seasonal role involves leading activities, fostering a positive environment, and acting as a role model for youth.
Responsibilities
- Working to support young people's development in an active, positive way that reflects DY values and school norms
- Supporting program systems including attendance, incentives, safety procedures, special events, etc.
- Providing effective instruction for a structured activity (arts, sports, technology, etc.), including creating written lesson plans, planning projects that help youth build skills over time.
- Lesson plans must be turned in biweekly and reflect progression of activity and student learning; coaching will be available by on-site Educational Specialist
- Punctuality, dependability, and professional communication are highly important to successful operation of program
- Participating in staff meetings and other trainings required (all are paid at the regular hourly rate)
Requirements
- Previous after school experience, ideally with elementary school aged youth
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other after school staff
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Commitment to fostering a student-centered, safe, respectful, and productive environment for all participants, families and school partners
- All staff must pass NYC Dept. of Education fingerprinting clearance before beginning work
- All staff must be fully vaccinated to work at this site
Skills
- Literacy (read aloud)
- Leading hour-long sessions in a sequential curriculum
- Submitting written lesson plans
- Fostering a positive, productive environment
- Acting as a positive role model and mentor
- Developing a positive, supportive culture
- Effective communication
Location
- Bronx, NY
Work Type
- Part-time
- Seasonal
- After school program
Experience Level
- Entry level
Education Level
- Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred (currently working toward such a degree is also acceptable)
Salary/Compensations
- Commensurate with experience and with similar positions Citywide
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent benefits package
- Generous paid time off
About the Company
- DreamYard's mission is to collaborate with Bronx youth, families and schools to build pathways to equity and opportunity through the arts.
- DreamYard Project is the largest arts provider in the Bronx, and uses project-based arts learning to ignite the transformative spirit in youth, public schools and communities.
- Dream Yard’s school-based and out of school programs are based on 21st century learning and social justice pedagogy principles.
- Our work is aligned with the NYC Department of Education Blueprint for the Arts and the NY State Learning Standards, and encourages young people to pursue educational pathways toward higher learning, meaningful careers and social action.
- Nationally recognized programming has grown tremendously in response to student interest and community needs.
- Co-Executive directors Jason Duchin and Tim Lord founded DreamYard in 1994.
- Since then, DreamYard has worked with more than 100 public schools and over 100,000 young people and families.
- DreamYard has developed a robust educational community in the Bronx – from its network of over 45 partnering public schools including the DY Preparatory High School to year-long programs at the DY Art Center.
Equal Opportunity
- DreamYard is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principles of arts education, educational reform and social justice, and fashions its programs to specifically address the needs of urban communities that are typically underrepresented because of race, sex, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
- Accordingly, we welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of individuals.
- Bronx based and Spanish-speaking applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
- DreamYard Project, Inc. employs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other attribute not related to superior performance.
- Proof of vaccinations will be required as a DreamYard COVID 19 health and safety protocol.