Group Leader

A DFOY Group Leader should be a dynamic
individual who will work with the program team to deliver and ensure smooth and
efficient programming. The Group Leader is responsible for ensuring the
programmatic quality and integrity of all program activities. The Group Leader
will be responsible for working as a team member for the development of
participants, and the program.

Support and Supervision

Group Leader will report directly to the Team
Leader/Assistant Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Work
  in collaboration with the Team Leader/Assistant Program Director on all
  daily program management matters.
• Work
  as part of the DFOY team and ensure the safety and well-being of all
  participants.
• Assist
  participants in the Homework Lounge with homework assignments.
• Review
  and communicate activity instructional materials to the participants.
• Implement
  and facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for
  school-age children.
• Engage
  participants in activities and play that stimulates their development.
• Ensure
  all participants are following Agency and program norms associated with
  appropriate behavior.
• Assist
  in outreach and program marketing if and when necessary.
• Provide
  and collect completed daily attendance sheets for all assigned activities
  that occur during program hours.
• Work
  in conjunction with other community and program leaders to develop and
  sustain community participation in the program.
• Utilize
  developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all
  times.
• Participate
  in the implementation of strategies designed by the Program Director(s)
  and Supervisor(s) as specified in the grants regarding recruitment and
  retention of participants.
• May
  be required to oversee evening and/or weekend program hours &
  activities.

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability
  to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order
  to meet changing job conditions.
• Mentally
  and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a
  classroom.
• Possess
  a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences.
• Strong
  public speaking and writing skills.
• Strong
  organizational skills.
• A
  team player with a demonstrated commitment to working with inner-city
  youth and young adults.
• Have
  at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate
  in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion
  of one.

• Experience
  in Microsoft Word, Excel, database documentation systems, different
  computer software programs, social networking, and internet-based research
  and reporting.
• Bilingual
  is a plus, but not required.

Job Type: Part-time in person 

Benefits: Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday
  to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare:
  1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First
  Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR
  Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Openings 

·
PS 72- 2951 Dewey Ave, The Bronx, NY 10465

·
IS 181- 800 Baychester Ave, The Bronx, NY 10475

·
MS 180- 700 Baychester Ave, The Bronx, NY 10475

·
PS 204- 1780 Dr M.L.K. Jr Blvd, The Bronx, NY
10453

·
PS 498- 1640 Bronxdale Ave, The Bronx, NY 10462