Group Leader (Jack August)

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Purpose of Position: The primary function of the Group Leader is to plan group activities that provide a safe and engaging learning environment to the participants of the Jack August After-School Program The program is delivered through a comprehensive menu of services including project-based learning that integrate education enrichment, visual arts, clubs, trips, and sports.  

Schedule: Seasonal, Monday through Friday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm 

Hourly Rate: $18.00

• Foster a learning environment that stimulates children’s creative growth and development that is clean and safe. 
• Demonstrate professionalism & leadership. 
• Take daily attendance 
• Maintain sound supervision and ensuring the safety of program participants at all times. 
• Deliver educational programs collaborating with DOE teachers. 
• Deliver, recreational and cultural programs to develop community and explore the after-school theme through art, games, and a performance project. 
• Supervise youth and participate in all activities by building positive relationships with youth and peers, serving as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, behavior and the organization’s mission, philosophy, and goals. 
• Work with children on developmental and emotional issues; encourage program participation and social skills development. 
• Display or provide opportunity to exhibit children’s work. 
• Teach and supervise organized games and assist the activity specialist, escort groups to and from activity areas and field trips. 
• Enforce program rules, identify & respond to participant behavior issues, and carry out corrective action when needed by identifying and seeking to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems. 
• Communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to Program Director. 
• Know and enforce ALL emergency procedures and follow all safety guidelines associated with all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your children’s safety and their whereabouts at all times. 
• Inform supervisor of any noteworthy incidents occurring during program time. 
• Distribute and supervise daily lunch time. 
• Ensure all children are picked up by appropriate adults. 
• Attend staff training, weekly meetings, case conferences, and supervision meetings. 
• Submit weekly lesson plans and schedules. 
• Other duties as required and assigned by Program Director, ADED and/or DED. 

Qualifications/Educational Requirements 

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Some experience is required but one (1) or more years of experience preferred working with kids in groups.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Must have ability to work collaboratively.
• Must be able to pass a Fingerprint Screen, Sex Offender Registry and be physically able to work with children (via a doctor’s signed consent including TB screening)
• Complete 5-hour online training in Foundations in Health and Safety
• CPR/First Aid Certification a plus
• Computer Literacy; Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Suite (Gmail, Google docs, sheets, slides)

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 

• Must be able to follow curriculum. 
• Must be responsible, reliable and punctual! 
• Create and able to implement plans for group participation. 
• Effectively supervise children. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. 

Physical Requirements 

• Frequent bending, kneeling, walking 

Work Environment: 

• Outdoors/Indoors 

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job