Group Leader - Brooklyn, United States - Brooklyn Community Services

Brooklyn Community Services

Verified Company

Brooklyn, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Group Leader - Beacon Program

Reports to:
Beacon Program Director and Assistant Director

Work Location: 101 Park Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205

Hours:
hours per week - incumbents expected to work between 15 and 25 hours per week depending on program needs.
Must be able to work Weekday/Afternoon/Evening and Saturday Shifts

This position is fully in-person and does not offer any remote work.

Salary Range:
$25.00 to - $25.00 per hour

Position Summary
Brooklyn Community Services is one of Brooklyn's first and largest non-sectarian social services agencies.

BCS, which presently serves more than 10,000 individuals annually, is committed to a broad and diverse range of services including education and child care; services to strengthen families; and services to foster self-sufficiency for adults.

Beacon Community Centers provide academic and recreational opportunities to children, teens, and adults.

The Beacon program is offered every weekday from 2:00pm to 9:00pm, 10:00am - 6:00pm on weekends, and extended hours during the summer and school holidays.

Responsibilities:

Work with Site Director and Assistant Director/Onsite Supervisor to provide enriching activities for children, youth and adults during program hours.
Assist with after school activities; help implement handson multisensory lessons and activities to children which are provided in the context of academically stimulating themes.
Help train staff on lesson plans, activity facilitation, behavior management and professionalism.
Provide effective supervision to groups of children during classroom activities, snack time, recreation and field trips.
Responsible for taking and collecting daily attendance.
Assist with developing and planning community events for children, parents and community as needed.
Oversee and monitor authorized parental/guardian pick up of children.
Supervises Activity Specialist and reinforce staff expectations
Collect, review, and approve lesson plans.
Assist specialist with group management and minor behavioral problems.
Fills in for Activity Specialist if needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

Some college education required; Bachelor's degree preferred
Must enjoy working with children and be able to pass a background check
Reliable and able to work as a team member.
Background in sports, music, drama, dance, photography, crafts, sewing, or the arts is a plus.

BCS and Turning Point require that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation.
**BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.