Group Leader

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Temporary Bronx, NY, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Bronx Works helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

Our Adolescent Development Programs provide teenagers with opportunities to develop important life skills while promoting academic achievement, career exploration, and exposure to the arts. Our middle school and high school Neighborhood Development Area Programs work year-round with students 13 to 17 years of age to ensure a smooth transition from early to late adolescence and to create a safe space for them to explore their interests.

The programs operate after school and during the summer, offering:
Community service opportunities, Homework assistance and tutoring, Leadership development, Literacy and STEM enrichment, Structured recreation, and Work readiness training.

Location: 10456, BRONX,NY

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree preferred.
• At least two years of direct experience working with children under age 13 years.
• Necessary content knowledge, experience, and skills to effectively implement the program activities, as required.
• Experience with or knowledge of Whole Language teaching philosophy preferred.

• lead and supervise participant groups and create and implement activities under the guidance of an Activity Specialist or Content Specialist.
• Create a nurturing and supportive environment for the youth
• Supervise participants
• Implement various recreational,educational,social,and team building activities
• Provide classroom management and instruction
• Act as a liaison with parents
• Attend regular staff meetings
• Attend First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CRP), and Responding to Emergency (RTE) training
• Attend staff training sessions
• Meet monthly with program coordinator and/or program director for supervision
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Practice and recognize in others the program values:Cooperation, Generosity,Honesty, Kindness, Respect, Responsibility, Tolerance
• With program supervisors, set program goals and develop appropriate activities for children
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan team projects and events
• Supervise teenaged junior counselors
• Encourage a love of learning and build children’s literacy
  and academic
  skills
• Develop, submit and implement weekly lesson plans which are child-centered, age appropriate&engaging and which promote literacy, thematic exploration, & experiential learning
• Escort children on trips and identify opportunities for learning both inside and outside the community center facility
• Maintain records of children'swork. Submit portfolios as 7'equiredfor program evaluation effort
• Meet regularly with supervisors to p1
  · esent lesson plans, plan for future weeks,and receive feedback and assistance
• Provide homework assistance during school year
• Create a structured & nurturing environment
  which supports children's emotional
  and social
  development
  • Provide constant supervision and engagement of children incare
  • Maintain an organized and child-centered…