After School Group Leader

DreamYard Project
New York, NY
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

The After School Group Leader will work with a set group of 10-15 students to support them during various activities, including literacy and leading hour-long sessions in a sequential curriculum. The Group Leader will foster a positive, productive environment for program participants and act as a positive role model and mentor to the young people they work with.

What You Will Do

Primary responsibilities include working with students, submitting written lesson plans, supporting program goals around attendance and engagement, and fostering a positive, productive environment for program participants.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires a commitment to fostering a student-centered, safe, respectful, and productive environment for all participants, families, and school partners. The ideal candidate will be able to act as a positive role model and mentor to the young people they work with.

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid sick time
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