Fall Senior Group Leader - After School Fort Greene Prep

Responsibilities:

In consultation with and approval from the DYCD program Director will support group leaders and program aidesn assigned unit by providing classroom assistance when needed, assisting with participant behavior issues, supporting with classroom facilitation of activities, acting as a liaison between group leaders and program management

Support assigned unit in planning and implementing theme-based projects and developmentally appropriate activities.

Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships with host school, parents, staff and children.

Strictly adhere to University Settlement policies and procedures, and Department of Health guidelines.

Maintain professional standard of conduct i.e. hold in strict confidentiality employee and youth information and program files.

Responsible for supervising arrival, snack and dismissal of assigned unit.

Responsible for maintaining an inventory of program supplies and with approval from Director order supplies.

Other duties (including Group Leader responsibilities- see below) as Assigned by the Director.

Group Leader Responsibilities:

Design and implement innovated, quality educational and recreational activities for youth participants

Actively participate in program-wide or division-wide activities

Supervise homework and other in-class activities

Demonstrate appropriate communication with families, teachers, staff and children

Attend regular staff meetings and trainings

Track attendance, performance and behavior (positive and negative) through accurate record keeping

Design, implement lesson plans that promote monthly themes

Create a classroom environment that promotes working, learning and creating.

Work collectively with on-site specialist

Organize special events as necessary

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

Associate degree in child development, Elementary Ed. or related field or H.S. Diploma & two years direct experience working with children under 13 years of age.

Experience working with parent groups i.e. volunteer groups, PTAs, AmeriCorps team etc.

Familiarity working with youth in a variety of settings

Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure

Bilingual (English& Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin) preferred

Excellent organizational skills; ability to coordinate multiple tasks and responsibilities,

Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, “Next Person In Charge” when supervisor is unavailable.

Must be able to support Site Supervisor in maintaining the integrality of the program and established relationships with partners.