Group Leader

School Year 2023-2024

REPORTS TO: Program Director and/or Site Coordinator

LOCATION(S): PS 75K: 95 Grove Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

PAY RATE RANGE: $17-$24 Per Hour (Approximately 10-15 Hour Per Week)

Schedule: DYCD Programs: Monday-Friday; 2:30 pm-5:30 pm or 3 pm-6 pm Elementary Programs: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 2:30 pm-5:30 pm

Candidates will be eligible for a $100-$200 hiring bonus if they successfully complete the hiring process which includes completing and submitting all their paperwork before and/or within two (2) weeks after receiving the employment offer.

LEAP (Learning Through an Expanded Arts Program) is currently seeking Groups Leaders for various Elementary, Middle and High Schools located in the Bronx for the school year.

• 
  Program setup
• Child supervision and safety
• Specialized instruction
• Build a positive relationship with each after-school participant and foster positive connections between participants
• Actively engage with children with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group
• Contribute to the cohesive and effective functioning of the staff team in assigned group and the program
• Attend regular staff meetings and trainings and work cooperatively with other staff members in the program
• Adhere to policies and procedures in a proactive manner, making the safety and care of children your primary focus.
• Conduct oneself as a professional and representative of the agency with school staff, parents, children, and anyone else with whom you come into contact in your role
• Works with site leadership to identify participants who may require additional assistance
• Available to meet mandated training hours outside of programming hours

• Follow schedule provided by program administrators

The successful candidate will have the following Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
  Bilingual preferred (fluent in Spanish and English)
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children and/or youth in a professional setting
• Strong ability to form and maintain positive, professional relationships with children, youth, families, and other stakeholders
• Responsible; organized & demonstrate positive communication skills
• Able to set an example in all areas, including timeliness, attendance, and professionalism
• Ability to relate to officials, staff and public in a courteous manner

• Must be eighteen (18) years or older

LEAP provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.