Group Leader Mott Haven Community Center

Position: Group Leader, School Year - Mott Haven Community Center
Location: New York

Position Title Group LeaderDepartmentCMP
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Site/Location Mott Haven Community Center Job Classification (HR Use Only)
Non-Exempt Part-Time Salary Range $20

Reports ToProgram Director MISSION STATEMENT East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.

JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/ Objective East Side House Settlement is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families and the communities. We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working and creative leader who shares our passion for providing exceptional programming to children and families in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South Bronx & Inwood section in Manhattan.

The Mott Haven Community Center is powered by the New York City Housing Authority public housing development, with evening and weekend programming for middle school, high school, and adults. The Group Leaders primary responsibility is to design and lead a diverse enrichment activity. We run evening teen centers, and college readiness as well as youth employment programs. We are seeking creative professionals with experience working with the youth in the following (but not limited to) areas:
Music, visual arts, martial arts, media technology, dance, sports and recreation (soccer, tennis, basketball, volleyball or lacrosse), health awareness and community leadership.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Group Leader, will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Identify, create and facilitate age-appropriate, thematic based lesson plans, and activities.

Work as a part of a collaborative team, providing support to any specialist implementing activities.

Prepare the learning working environment, by creating a welcoming space that exhibits participants’ work.

Build positive relations with youth and adults to serve as role models with respect to demeanor, communication, and behavior.

Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program, by providing close supervision of all activities.

Assist in participant’s enrollment, recording and submitting daily attendance records, and any other required documents to Program Director.

Inspect daily all facilities (including shared spaces), equipment, and supplies; be sure all are accounted for and put away at the end of each day.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications To perform this position successfully, the Group leader must be able to fulfill all the elements of the job description to the highest standard and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy and collaborative work environment. Additional qualifications include:

Education / Experience High School Diploma or GED, with some college preferred.

Must have experience working with middle school, high school, and adults’ populations preferably in a racially, ethically, and socio-emotionally diverse urban community.

Minimum of two years work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required.

A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice.

Possess and ability to engage and lead activities in your area of specialty; strong communication skills, strong organizational skills, excellent judgment, ability to work in a team in a variety of environments.

Candidates possessing skills in foreign languages, visual arts, music, or performing arts are strongly encouraged to apply.

Must be able to communicate effectively with all participants while always remaining professional and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance and most importantly, professionalism.

Flexibility, with the…