Group Leader-2008207 at Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York

Summary: The Group Leader is responsible for helping participants complete homework and provide academic support and guidance.

Hourly Rate-$20.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Arrive on time, ready to work, and report to the Program Director or Program Supervisor.

• Track daily attendance of participants.

• Complete monthly progress forms such as homework logs, ang behavior logs.

• Notify Program Director of changes in participants’ behavior.

• Provide academic support and guidance, including homework help.

• Group Leaders will create lesson plans for participants such as but not limited to Arts and Crafts, Dance, STEM, Physical activities and SEL.

• Attend weekly meetings with the Program Director or Assistant Director.

• Attend Agency Program special events and professional development days.

• Engage in program and community events.

• Ensure the cleanliness and presentation of all program spaces is a MUST.

Requirements

This is a part-time position. Work hours are generally 4 hours per day, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday. In person position unless city mandate for virtual work.

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability and patience to work with children and young people, particularly in group settings.

• Supervising classroom management always.

• Travel when taking field trips/escorting youth, using public transportation, traverse city streets, ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalency; working towards or possessing AA or BA degree a plus.

• At least one (1) year experience working in childcare programming.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Submit to background checks in compliance with DOE, DYCD, DOH and SACC regulations.

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.