Senior Group Leader

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, Prince Joshua Avitto Community Center

Hours: Up to 18 hours/Weeks;
Non-exempt;

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3pm-6pm

• 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:
• 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 – year’s programming,
• Be a support to the Assistant Program Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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.