This position will be a part of Youth and Family Services at Sunnyside Community Services. Our SONYC program works with families and youth in transitional housing, some of whom are newcomers, and we seek individuals with empathy and understanding for vulnerable populations. The After-School Group Leader is primarily responsible for the overall supervision and well-being of the participants, academic support, and fostering social emotional learning in the group setting.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety of all program participants, including daily attendance tracking.
- Assist instructors and subcontractors in the implementation of lessons and activities.
- Provide program support during high-risk times like arrival, snack time, and dismissal.
- Provide constant supervision to assigned groups of school age children.
- Provide academic assistance in the form of homework help.
- Supervise bathroom breaks and provide minor first aid as needed.
- Maintain program space and activity areas. Ensure program materials are cared for and returned to proper storage areas.
- Motivate and maintain active involvement of all program participants.
- Attend all required meetings and training courses.
- Work with assigned team members to collectively create a safe, brave, and learning space for all assigned participants.
- Meet regularly with supervisor and other staff members to share best practices and address challenges.
- Maintain all program documents including medical and behavioral incidents.
- Based on performance, a summer position may be available at another site to extend employment.
Qualifications
- Bilingual: English/ Spanish required.
- Must be at least 18 years old or graduate from high school by September 1, 2024.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Experience working with children in an after-school or summer camp setting strongly encouraged.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, DOE fingerprinting, and a medical exam. Must be able to provide two letters of recommendation.
- Ability to work in person – remote options are not available.
- This position begins after clearances and the required online training is completed.
- Limited flexibility is available to accommodate school schedules.
Compensation: Starting at $16.00 – $17.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 2:30 – 5:30 pm (15 hours/week) Limited flexibility is available to accommodate school schedules.
Location: Sunnyside Community Services, SONYC at Samaritan Village, Elmhurst, Queens
How to Apply
Email a cover letter and resume to Darryl Ellis, Program Director, at DEllis@scsny.org. Please indicate “Bilingual Group Leader – Part Time” in the email subject line.
All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race/color, religion/creed, national origin, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy-related condition or lactation, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, height, weight, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/ sex offenses, predisposing genetic characteristic, immigration or citizenship status, prior arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, pre-employment marijuana testing, union affiliation/activity, or for reporting or opposing discrimination on these bases or for reporting or opposing violations of workplace health and safety, pay equity or practices, or for participating in any internal or any legally protected status listed in the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). All are encouraged to apply.
Sunnyside Community Services strives to address, explore, and educate all our stakeholders about the diversity of human experience and to advance and integrate racial equity and social justice into all organizational policies and programs. We believe that everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization, should feel equally involved and supported. Sunnyside Community Services represents a commitment to considering the whole person and how systemic barriers and access to opportunities can affect their well-being.
For more information about Sunnyside Community Services, please visit their website at www.scsny.org.
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