What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Leader- Astoria position at Global Kids?
Summary
Global Kids educates, activates, and inspires young people from underserved communities to take action on critical issues facing our world. Global Kids, Inc. is seeking dynamic, hard-working, and creative individuals who are experienced in and/or committed to youth development, global education, and social action and are interested in working in GK’s summer programs located in New York City public middle & elementary schools and supported by DYCD SONYC Initiative.
COVID-19 vaccination is required. All positions will be in-person.
Responsibilities include:
- Co-facilitate interactive, experiential workshops and activities for middle school students.
- Serve as a positive, encouraging & affirming mentor for GK middle school youth.
- Help with group management, including supporting positive group interactions, monitoring group transitions between activities, and ensuring safety during check-in, dismissal, and program hours.
- Assist with supervising students, including ensuring that students are never left on their own.
- Assist with chaperoning trips
- Help with collecting program documents and attendance.
- Follow all guidelines and protocols outlined by Global Kids, the Department of Education, Youth and Community Development, and the Department of Health.
Qualifications:
- A High School diploma is required. Currently attending college preferred.
- Experience working with youth using interactive learning strategies.
- Commitment to and understanding of working in culturally diverse settings and using antiracist practices
- Knowledge of or passion for global issues, political science, history, education, and social activism.
- Good facilitation, consensus-building, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, initiative, creativity, and willingness to learn
- Strong communication, writing, organizational, and technology skills.
- International experience is a plus.
- Fluency in other languages is a plus (particularly Spanish or Haitian Creole)
- Global Kids alumni are strongly encouraged to apply.
Hours/Wages/Benefits: The salary is $18-$21 an hour. GK staff can also access retail discounts through our Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
To Apply: Please Complete this application. Applicants who make it through the screening process will be invited to participate in a 30-minute interview. We cannot accept phone, mail, or fax inquiries; please refer to the Global Kids website for further information www.globalkids.org. . We are actively seeking candidates of diverse backgrounds.
Global Kids, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, citizenship, mental or physical handicap or disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We continue to support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and diversity.
Salary : $18 - $21
