Group Leader Job Description

Job Summary 

As an employee of Areté working during the afterschool school program on-site at Arete partner school 06M463 The High School of Media and Communications in Washingtown Heights, we expect excellent performance in all of the following areas listed below. 

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Regular attendance for assigned weekly shifts during school day at assigned Partner School

• Timely arrival to work

• Lead orderly, safe, and caring arrival and dismissal procedures

• Support teachers, administrators, and other school staff to surround all students and families entering the building with safe and caring context for learning

• Support school staff with establishing safe hallways

• A commitment to excellence in your work with students as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with students and families

• Collaboration with colleagues and supervisors

• Participation in all professional learning opportunities provided

• Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance

• Friendly and open communication with families

• Regular communication with supervisors and Areté headquarters staff (email, phone)

• Flexibility in weekly scheduling

Education and Experience

• Prior internship or work experience working with Arete Education preferred

• Mandated Reporter and Foundations in Health and Safety online training required (7-hours) 

• Department of Health and Department of Education background clearance

• High School diploma, college degree preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to support program activities 

Organization

Areté Education is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization that trains and empowers youth to lead successful lives, by partnering with local schools and community groups to grow investment in New York City youth. Areté designs afterschool and summer programming that exposes youth to diverse career pathways; builds academic, wellness, and leadership skills; and expands access to the arts and culture. For more information, please visit www.areteeducation.org 

Applications Accepted Up Until All Spots Are Filled.

*This position is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations