Afterschool Group Leader - Flushing, United States - Flushing YMCA Beacon 189

Description

About us
Flushing YMCA Beacon 189 is a small business in Flushing, NY. We are professional, fast-paced and social.


Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities

A day in the life of an Afterschool Senior Counselor
The Afterschool Senior Counselor plays a critical role in the successful operation of the Afterschool program.

The Afterschool Senior Counselor is responsible for providing a safe and positive environment for school age children and provide opportunities for learning, interaction and academic/personal growth.

Afterschool Counselors plan and implement meaningful activities, lesson plans and special events that are structured, age-appropriate, fun, exciting, challenging, and values based in the areas of arts, STEM, character development, literacy, creative expression, community service, physical fitness and/or nutrition.

The incumbent will also promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and participants, and promotes a positive spirit.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times.
• Plan and implement meaningful activities, lesson plans, and special events that are ageappropriate, exciting, challenging, and values based in the areas of arts, STEM, character development, creative expression, community service, physical fitness, and/or nutrition.
• Prepare the learning environment, lessons, and necessary supplies for program activities.
• Support the coordinate and presentation of a culminating performance at the end of the program cycle, if applicable.
• Provide support to Activity Specialists with activity implementation.
• Assist children with homework and academic enhancement activities.
• Work cooperatively with program and school staff.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.
• Create and maintain a strengthbased, youthfocused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate).
• Understand and communicate the YMCA's core values and the goals of the Y After School program to participants and care givers.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child's strengths and areas of growth.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater
• New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.
• Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and wellbeing of our staff and members.
• Maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college credits preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with youth under the age of 13 in a group setting.

Key dates
The afterschool season begins on September 1, 2023 and ends on June 30, 2024. Y Afterschool programs operate from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday and during public school breaks.

We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with a culture committed to serving all members of our community.


Benefits:

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employment status (ie. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click herefor more information.


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
$17.17 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week


Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• In order to apply, you would need a High School Diploma, do you have your High School Diploma, or a higher degree?
• Please list 23 dates and time ranges that you could do an online Zoom interview.
• Are you available to work Monday
• Friday: 2pm 6pm?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person