Senior Group Leader MS

Position: Senior Group Leader MS 363
The Senior Group Leader provides program leadership by supporting the Director and Assistant Director and acting as a role model for all other staff. The Senior Group Leader is responsible for the overall supervision, development, management, and planning of his or her group. S/he is responsible for implementing a range of activities and transitions in manner that is safe and aligned with the after school model.

Lastly, the Senior GL coaches less experienced GLs, and facilitates training.

Reports to:

Program Director, MS 363

Location:

120

E. 184th Street, Bronx NY 10468

Hours:

Up to 18 hours/Weeks;
Non-exempt;

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-6:00pm

Salary: $21.50 - $22.50 / Hr

Major Duties:

* Plan and facilitate activities that incorporate project-based, integrated and social-emotional learning, with developmentally appropriate components.

* Conduct regular group participant conversations utilizing social group work techniques. Collaborate with other staff assigned to your group, providing support to activity instructors and other group leaders.

* Role model appropriate behavior at all times, ensuring that your conduct aligns with the Good Shepherd, Mission, Vision and Values

* Engage in participant/family outreach activities to ensure attendance and participation.

* Utilize effective and appropriate behavior management techniques in program.

* Discuss behavior problems and situations with supervisor as they emerge.

* Resolve conflict within your group utilizing group work techniques - while seeking assistance from other staff, supervisors and directors when necessary.

* Utilize a Youth and Family Development, and Trauma-informed. Create and implement activities that will lead participants to build a sense of belonging, and develop mastery, independence and generosity.

* Complete required documentation and maintain all necessary participant and staff records.

* Ensure timely administration of participant surveys in collaboration with PEP.

* Write and submit sequenced lesson plans within designated time frame.

* Utilize a sequenced curriculum - based on students interest for all activities

* Demonstrate effective classroom management skills that ensure a safe and engaging classroom environment.

* Assist with planning, organizing and hosting parent engagement, community or program wide events.

* Ensure participants are prepared and able to illustrate what they learned in culminating events.

* Develop positive relationships with participants, parents, colleagues and school personnel.

* Inspect all facilities, equipment, and supplies and be sure all are locked away securely at the end of each day

* Participate in all staff meetings and staff development trainings sessions.

* Maintain strict adherence to policies and procedures at all times.

* Participate in after school events and trips.

* Learn to use the model to program plan, supervise, and train others.

* Additionally, Senior GL may be asked to assist in any of the following tasks:

* DYCD data entry,

* Maintenance of participant files,

* Planning and leading program events and orientations.

* School Food and Nutrition Roster/ attendance.

* Collection and review of lesson plans.

* Facilitation of staff meetings/ trainings.

* Coaching staff.

* Conduct program observations

* Onboard, select and coach new staff.

* Plan and conduct trips

* Planning workscopes years programming,

* Be a support to the Assistant Program Director.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Must be at least 18 years of age.

* High School Diploma or High School Equivalent Required.

* Must have worked as a Group Leader for minimum of 2 years.