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    Group Leader - Jamaica, United States - Southern Queens Park Association

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    Job DescriptionSalary: $17

    SUMMARY

    The Southern Queens Parks Association is looking for a dynamic individual to join the team this summer as a Group Leader at the Jermaine L. Green Stem Institute at PS 354. This Comprehensive Afterschool System of NYC (COMPASS) program serves young people enrolled in grades K-12. SONYC, which stands for School's Out NYC, is the COMPASS' middle school model that serves as a pathway to success for youth in 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Structured like clubs, the model offers youth choice in how they spend their time; provides rigorous instruction in sports, arts and youth leadership. NYC becomes the classroom through trips and opportunities for instruction beyond the traditional facilities. Programs are offered 3 hours each day, 5 days per week during the school year. Services are also offered during the summer months. This specific outreach operates under the SQPA umbrella through use of its facilities, programming and thought leaders.

    ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    The Group Leader will be responsible for providing direct support with homework assignments and academic services to meet the identified needs of students. Under the supervision of certified staff, you will work with small groups of students in content area instruction, notably English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Group Leaders also assist with physical education, visual and performing arts activities. While supporting students in identifying resources to complete assignments, the Group Leader is responsible for planning lessons, posting student learning objectives, implementing the assigned goals, and providing an interactive learning environment.

    Primary Job Duties:

    • Provide general supervision of students during program operating times and ensures a safe environment.
    • Keep all activities, equipment, and facilities clean, sanitized, safe, and in working order in compliance with program guidelines and procedures.
    • Promote independent growth by encouraging critical thinking, facilitating research projects, working in partnerships, and collaborative groups.
    • Communicate and encourage positive feedback on the students' progress towards academic excellence and accountability.
    • Escorts students from one activity to another in an orderly manner.
    • Plan and demonstrate strong knowledge of the curriculum and varied instructional methodologies when working collaboratively with the Educational Specialist or other identified staff to plan engaging lessons.
    • Understands, articulates, and utilizes the DYCD core competencies in conjunction with instruction and planning.
    • Participate in staff satisfaction surveys, evaluations, and reviews.
    • Attends mandatory staff program training, meetings, and case conferences.
    • Provide supervision, direction and feedback to program youth, support staff, interns, and volunteers.
    • Maintains regular open communication with parents, staff, and direct supervisors; report any incidents and concerns to the Assistant Site Program Director and Site Program Director.
    • Keep daily records of all inspections, uses, participants, and incidents for equipment and facilities.
    • Perform other projects assigned at the discretion of the Assistant Site program Director and Site Program Director.

    COMPENSATION

    • Part-time in-person role that will be paid $17 per hour.

    COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

    SQPA welcomes applications from all, and strongly encourages women, people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, refugees & LGBTQ people to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization and recruiting a team that reflects the diversity of our community.

    Schedule:

    • 6 hrs. each day / 8 hrs. on a Friday
    • Approximately 30 hours per week

    WHO WE ARE

    Established in 1976, Southern Queens Park Association's mission is to coordinate and provide comprehensive programs for children, youth, adults, families, and seniors residing in Southern Queens. SQPA finds innovative ways to combine its stewardship of the 54-acre Southern Queens-Roy Wilkins Park with its mission to enhance the quality of life of residents in Southern Queens.

    SQPA has strategically located service sites throughout Southern Queens and was constituted to actively combat the social issues that challenge or impact the quality of life in the geographic area in and around Jamaica, Queens. SQPA is not a part of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation but is an anchor institution that serves as an intermediary, facilitator, organizer, advocate, provider, and sanctuary.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please complete the application and include all requested documents.


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