- Work with Site Director and Assistant Director/On-site Supervisor to provide enriching activities for children, youth and adults during program hours.
- Assist with after school activities; help implement hands-on multi-sensory 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.
- 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.
Group Leader - New York, United States - Brooklyn Community Services
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionGroup 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:
Qualifications Required:
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.