Group Leader

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Purpose of Position: The primary function of the Group Leader is to plan group activities that provide a safe and engaging learning environment to the participants of the Stanley M. Isaacs Beacon program The program is delivered through a comprehensive menu of services including project based learning that integrate education enrichment, visual arts, clubs, trips, and sports.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Hours may vary), 17-20 hours per week. Seasonal, program operates until June 2026. 

Hourly Rate: $20.00

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

• Foster a learning environment that stimulates children’s creative growth and development that is clean and safe.
• Demonstrate professionalism & leadership.
• Take daily attendance
• Maintain sound supervision and ensuring the safety of program participants at all times.
• Deliver educational programs collaborating with DOE teachers.
• Deliver recreational and cultural programs to develop community and explore the summer theme through art, games, and a performance project.
• Supervise youth and participate in all activities by building positive relationships with youth and peers, serving as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, behavior and the organization’s mission, philosophy, and goals.
• Work with children on developmental and emotional issues; encourage program participation and social skills development.
• Display or provide opportunity to exhibit children’s work.
• Teach and supervise organized games and assist the activity specialist, escort groups to and from activity areas and field trips.
• Enforce program rules, identify & respond to participant behavior issues, and carry out corrective action when needed by identifying and seeking to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems.
• Communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to Program Director.
• Know and enforce ALL emergency procedures and follow all safety guidelines associated with all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your children’s safety and their whereabouts at all times.
• Inform supervisor of any noteworthy incidents occurring during program time.
• Distribute and supervise daily lunch time.
• Ensure all children are picked up by appropriate adults.
• Attend staff training, weekly meetings, case conferences, and supervision meetings.
• Submit weekly lesson plans and schedules.
• Other duties as required and assigned by Program Director, ADED and/or DED.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED; Some college preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable and have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth.
• Minimum of two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.
• Must have ability to work collaboratively.
• Must have passion for the mission and demonstrated interest in the field of education and youth development.
• Must have a sense of humor, positive demeanor and a passion for youth development.
• Must be able to pass background check including a Fingerprint Screen, Sex Offender Registry and be physically able to work with children (via a doctor’s signed consent including TB screening).
• CPR/First Aid Certification a plus

Salary : $20