Reporting directly to the Campus Director and Assistant Director, the Summer Group Leader is primarily responsible for the supervision and safety of program participants for various levels of activities, including, but not limited to, physical enrichment, arts and crafts, and mealtimes. Group Leaders will also serve as liaisons for the program and participants to ensure adequate safety. Responsibilities also include ensuring that the program environment is safe, clean, and appropriate for program activities. It is ideal for Group Leaders to be proficient in a variety of areas such as literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), crafts, and leadership.
This position will be a part of our Youth and Immigrant Services Division offered at Sunnyside Community Services, which includes a pre-kindergarten program, multiple after-school programs for elementary and middle school youth, college and career readiness for high-school-aged youth, and adult and immigrant services.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety of all program participants through supervision and creating safe/nurturing environments, including daily attendance tracking.
- Assist in the completion of participant assignments throughout the day.
- Develop age-appropriate recreational lesson plans to match participant needs and submit promptly.
- Assist in the preparation of materials and examples in advance for student understanding during activities.
- Assist with the planning and preparation of special events, trips, and projects.
- Meet regularly with supervisors and other staff members to share best practices and address challenges.
- Attend all required meetings and trining courses.
- Maintain the sanitization of the program space and ensure program supplies are well organized, cleaned, and in good condition.
- Ensure health and safety protocols/policies are maintained; document all medical and behavioral incidents.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years old or older at time of hire.
- Must pass a comprehensive background check.
- Must be available Monday – Friday during program hours through August 15.
- Ability to work in person (remote options are not available).
- High school diploma; some college of relevant degree preferred.
- Moderate organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Experience working with children in an after-school or summer camp setting preferred.
- This position begins the last week of June through August after clearances are completed.
Compensation: $16.50 – $18.00/hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 6 pm; schedules may vary
Reports to: Campus Director and Assistant Director
Main Campus Location: Sunnyside Community Services Campus P.S. 343 – 4545 42nd Street, Sunnyside, NY 11104
How to Apply
E-mail a cover letter and resume to Dellis@scsny.org. Please use the following subject header template: “First and LastName_PS343Summer Group Leader”.
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.
Sunnyside Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer