Job Description

JOB TITLE: GROUP LEADER
REPORTS TO: Program Director (Site Coordinator)
PROGRAM: AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
DEPARTMENT: School-Based Programs
POSITION: PART TIME
SALARY RANGE: $16 -$18, PART TIME

The SoBRO Center for Education and Career Development offers successful, exciting, cutting-edge programs for youth and adults. The Center’s mission is to engage youth, adults, and family groups in career exploration, leadership development, educational and employment opportunities to achieve economic independence. SoBRO is seeking skilled and dedicated individuals with strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the South Bronx by providing innovative, outcomes based activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a group of youth and provide homework assistance
• Develop and implement project-based lesson plans and activities in area of expertise that enrich academic learning, as well as foster and develop social and emotional skills for students
• Assist with facilitating Science/Literacy/Math based projects for youth
• Lead and assist in all activities such as snack, dismissal, academic and extra-curricular activities
• Attend community service projects, events and chaperone field trips etc.
• Provide opportunities for students to showcase work
• Maintain accurate participant attendance, activity and sign-out records
• Document student progress and behavior
• Uphold program policies and procedures and proper use of supplies and materials
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization
• Attend staff meetings, professional development workshops (minimum 30 hours) and program events
• Be willing to create and facilitate lesson plans in person and remotely via google classroom, zoom and any platform that is needed to operate program
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director

Qualifications and Other Responsibilities:

• High School Diploma/Associates’ degree(required) in child development, elementary/secondary education, physical education, recreation or a related field; Bachelors’ degree preferred
• Two years direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years
• Experience working with under-served populations and in after-school settings
• Exceptional interpersonal, and superior written and oral communication skills

SoBRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

• Exceptional group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Must have the ability to demonstrate and/or show competency in areas of Youth Development principles and social-emotional learning activities
• Ability to create interactive academic and/or enrichment activities that are age-appropriate
• Ability to make sound decisions to secure the safety and wellbeing of all program participants.
• Knowledge of NYC DOH/OCFS Part 414 regulations, DOE’s Chancellor’s Regulations and Common

Core Standards

• Must have State Central Review (SCR), Staff Exclusion List (SEL) and Criminal Background clearance and all additional DOH clearances prior to employment, as well as maintaining background clearance throughout employment
• Must have Medical Clearance within two weeks of employment

COVID-19 On-Site Safety Regulations:

• Must have COVID-19 Vaccination.
• All staff must wear a mask or face covering at all times and be prepared to undergo school’s safety regulation upon entering the building daily.
• School or Site may require staff to get tested weekly, or monthly and you must adhere to continue work at that particular site location.
• Get familiar with COVID-19 school health policy for programs inside of school buildings
• Promote behaviors that reduce spread such as distancing, wearing face coverings and adhering to signage and floor markings
• Maintain healthy environment and cleanliness such as keeping hands clean, building space usage and disinfecting all on a consistent basis
• Recognize symptoms and be prepared to report
• Obey COVID-19 school model and regulations and program schedule based on regulations

Hours

• School-Year- Monday-Friday, 2:00 p.m. through 6:00 p.m.
• Holidays and School Breaks- Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. (Hours may be flexible; two shifts; 8:00am to 1:00pm and 1:00pm to 6:00pm). If applicable
• Occasional weekend and evening hours

SoBRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• If hired, what activity are you most comfortable developing lesson plans and facilitating to a group of 15- 20 students?

Must provide 1-2 activities.
Example: Art, Dance, STEM, Leadership, Sports, STEP, Girls/Boys Group, Drama, Poetry, Music etc.

• Are you available from at least from 2:00pm to 6:00 pm DAILY on Monday through Friday? Please be advised, extra hours may be available at this specific location.
• Is your preference to work High School aged students? Please specify below:

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Experience with Children: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10467: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person