Group Leader

POSITION TITLE: Group Leader – School Year Only 

DEPARTMENT: Youth Services

LOCATION(s): Marcy Houses Cornerstone, 492 Marcy Avenue; Brooklyn, NY 11206

REPORTS TO: Program Director or Assistant Director

SALARY RANGE: $20.50/hour
DATES: September 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025

SCHEDULE: Must be available between 2pm -6pm Monday through Friday. Scheduling may vary due to needs of the program. Some occasional special events (will require you to work late evenings/weekends & attend trips or games). This position is performance based and it is also contingent on funding availability.

JOB SUMMARY: As part of our Youth Services Department’s vision: all Youth Services Staff will assist in promoting growth, leadership and positive self-image in all young people at all of our Grand Street Settlement sites. Group Leaders will promote and develop a safe and engaging learning environment for elementary school aged youth. Homework help, recreational activities, literacy and math lessons are integral parts of this activity. In the end, students will be able to maintain an academic focus while engaging in hands on learning with classmates and fellow peers. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma a must, college degree preferred 
• Youth development experience required
• Must have experience teaching and designing curricula
• Previous experience working with diverse young people ages 5-14 years old
• Three (3) or more years’ experience & expertise working with youth (volunteer experience is acceptable).
• Three (3) or more years’ experience coaching, instructing, or facilitating curriculum-based lessons (to youth preferred).
• Ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic.
• Candidate must successfully complete the following:   NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Checks; Physical w/ updated TB Test (Fees may apply)
• Valid CPR/AED Pro certification through recognized accrediting body preferred.
• Valid First Aid/RTE certification through recognized accrediting body preferred.
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all students while remaining professional at all times and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance and most importantly, professionalism.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training

•  Must complete 15 hours of trainings as per school- age childcare requirements within the first three months of
• hire and attend two mandatory agency wide Professional Development Training.
• Supervise Participants
• Problem solve and intervene directly with youth in groups both in person and virtually
• Maintain adequate staff to camper supervision during all activities
• Facilitate In-Person Activities
• Design and implement unit base curriculums
• Must facilitate group management and activities based on daily activities
• Work collaboratively with co-workers
• Know and follow daily in-house schedule procedures
• Create a group culture of positive group cohesiveness
• Ability to assist youth with remote school assignments

Facilitate Remote Activities

• Experience and/or willingness to facilitate live and pre-recorded activities
• Familiarity using web-based platforms to engage youth: zoom, google classrooms, etc.
• Monitor participant engagement and safety while on live sessions remotely
• Facilitate wellness checks/calls to families
• Follow remote working plan, policies & procedures as highlighted by supervisor
• Maintain remote/virtual attendance logs & records
• Ensure any remote links, videos, content are age appropriate, clean and non-offensive to anyone’s identity

Ensure Safety

• Must be able to supervise a group of children and participate in activities
• Provide and maintain a safe working environment both online and in-person
• Consistently disinfect all high touch areas within the classroom
• Maintain individual supplies for each youth participant safely stored within the classroom
• Ensure youth are maintaining safe social distancing and wearing face coverings at all times
• Maintain adequate supplies in first aid and safety kits
• Maintain medical and contact information for each participant
• Notify Program Director and/or Assistant Program Director of any participant feeling ill immediately
• Responsible for maintaining daily log of all incidents/ injuries
• Prepare attendance reports and other reports as required
• Know and adhere to all regulations and procedures outlined in safety plan

Other

• Complete all necessary paperwork that is required
• Come ready to work with a positive attitude
• Supervise and evaluate youth staff
• Other assignments as required

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills & experience meet the position you are applying for.  Also provide us with three professional references that we can contact (at least one should be from a former supervisor) with the subject header “Group Leader” to Dapheney Scott at dscott@grandsettlement.org. No phone calls, please.

Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)