Good Shepherd Services
Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome prospective employees for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission.
Good Shepherd Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status
or any other applicable protected classification , in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier‑free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance.
Location:
757 Wortman Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11208
Hours:
Up to 20 hours/Week; Non‑Exempt;
Schedule:
School Year / September - June / Monday - Friday, 2pm to 6pm
Salary:
$17.50 - $18.50 / hour
Job Summary The After School Group Leader is responsible for the overall safety, development, management, organization and planning of their group. This includes integrated educational projects, recreation, arts and crafts and group building activities.
Responsibilities
Overall supervision and management of identified group of participants.
Engage participants in after school activities and role model appropriate behavior.
Ensure safety of participants at all times.
As needed, engage in outreach activities to ensure attendance and participation.
Provide support to activity instructors and other group leaders.
Develop and facilitate a sequenced and thematic curriculum and other various activities including arts & crafts. Curriculum should promote creativity, self‑expression, opportunity for mastery, and emotional growth and future focus/career exploration as well as professional growth.
Integrate lessons enriched with literacy, history and other related academic subjects when applicable.
Develop positive relationships with participants, colleagues and school/center personnel.
Attend all staff meetings and staff development training sessions, as specified (including Saturday and evening trainings).
Assist with monitoring and maintaining the rules of the program and upholding the afterschool model.
Plan and prepare culminating events for participants to showcase their activities.
Ensure participants are prepared and able to illustrate what they learned in culminating events.
Assist with organizing parent family culminating engagement events.
Engage with parents and guardians as necessary in a professional manner.
Discuss behavior problems, safety concerns and situations with supervisor as they emerge, and completing necessary documentation and paperwork.
Mandated Reporter.
Resolve conflict within your group while seeking assistance from other staff, supervisors and directors when necessary.
Foster a positive youth development approach focusing on a strengths‑based environment, fostering a sense of belonging, independence, generosity, mastery, safety, and community to participants.
Supervise support staff assigned to your group (including but not limited to assistant group leader, interns, volunteers, etc.).
Track and support participant’s development and growth areas. Engage and facilitate group conversations, tracking and supporting students’ participation academic success.
Responsible for the safe arrival and dismissal of all program participants.
Inspect all facilities, equipment, and supplies and be sure all are locked away securely at the end of each day.
Available to work during holidays and OST days (13‑15 days).
Maintain all required records for your group, including attendance.
Maintain strict adherence to policies and procedures at all times.
Participate in afterschool events and trips.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old.
High School/ GED Diploma and 1 year related experience in leading and participating in youth group development related activities required.
Experience building a camp culture through chants, team building activities, and community building preferred.
Can contribute a talent or experience in arts, music, crafts, etc. a plus.
A commitment to working with youth from a variety of backgrounds, while providing high quality services.
Must have a commitment to work from a strength‑based, youth and family development and trauma‑informed perspective.
Benefits
Tuition Assistance 40+ Days of Paid Time Off
Personal and Pet Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan
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Good Shepherd Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status
or any other applicable protected classification , in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier‑free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance.
Location:
757 Wortman Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11208
Hours:
Up to 20 hours/Week; Non‑Exempt;
Schedule:
School Year / September - June / Monday - Friday, 2pm to 6pm
Salary:
$17.50 - $18.50 / hour
Job Summary The After School Group Leader is responsible for the overall safety, development, management, organization and planning of their group. This includes integrated educational projects, recreation, arts and crafts and group building activities.
Responsibilities
Overall supervision and management of identified group of participants.
Engage participants in after school activities and role model appropriate behavior.
Ensure safety of participants at all times.
As needed, engage in outreach activities to ensure attendance and participation.
Provide support to activity instructors and other group leaders.
Develop and facilitate a sequenced and thematic curriculum and other various activities including arts & crafts. Curriculum should promote creativity, self‑expression, opportunity for mastery, and emotional growth and future focus/career exploration as well as professional growth.
Integrate lessons enriched with literacy, history and other related academic subjects when applicable.
Develop positive relationships with participants, colleagues and school/center personnel.
Attend all staff meetings and staff development training sessions, as specified (including Saturday and evening trainings).
Assist with monitoring and maintaining the rules of the program and upholding the afterschool model.
Plan and prepare culminating events for participants to showcase their activities.
Ensure participants are prepared and able to illustrate what they learned in culminating events.
Assist with organizing parent family culminating engagement events.
Engage with parents and guardians as necessary in a professional manner.
Discuss behavior problems, safety concerns and situations with supervisor as they emerge, and completing necessary documentation and paperwork.
Mandated Reporter.
Resolve conflict within your group while seeking assistance from other staff, supervisors and directors when necessary.
Foster a positive youth development approach focusing on a strengths‑based environment, fostering a sense of belonging, independence, generosity, mastery, safety, and community to participants.
Supervise support staff assigned to your group (including but not limited to assistant group leader, interns, volunteers, etc.).
Track and support participant’s development and growth areas. Engage and facilitate group conversations, tracking and supporting students’ participation academic success.
Responsible for the safe arrival and dismissal of all program participants.
Inspect all facilities, equipment, and supplies and be sure all are locked away securely at the end of each day.
Available to work during holidays and OST days (13‑15 days).
Maintain all required records for your group, including attendance.
Maintain strict adherence to policies and procedures at all times.
Participate in afterschool events and trips.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old.
High School/ GED Diploma and 1 year related experience in leading and participating in youth group development related activities required.
Experience building a camp culture through chants, team building activities, and community building preferred.
Can contribute a talent or experience in arts, music, crafts, etc. a plus.
A commitment to working with youth from a variety of backgrounds, while providing high quality services.
Must have a commitment to work from a strength‑based, youth and family development and trauma‑informed perspective.
Benefits
Tuition Assistance 40+ Days of Paid Time Off
Personal and Pet Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan
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