Overview

Union Settlement is an on-the-ground resource for East Harlem residents of all ages and a passionate advocate for the needs of underserved communities. Since opening our doors in 1895, we have brought education, wellness, and community-building programs to our neighborhood, empowering New Yorkers with opportunities to better their lives. More than 350 staff work in our organization and our services impact 10,000 people every year. By helping our neighbors realize their goals, we build the vitality and success of East Harlem. For more information about Union Settlement, please visit our website at www.unionsettlement.org.

Position: Group Leader (Middle & Elementary School) 

Department: Youth Services 

Reports to: Middle School Program Director 

Rate: $17.00/ Hourly

FLSA: Non-Exempt 

Position Summary: Curriculum development, activity facilitation, and classroom management.

Responsibilities:

  • Attend bi-weekly strategic planning sessions with Program Director and program staff.
  • Prepare classroom and program spaces for activities. 
  • Plan and implement weekly lesson plans related to social-emotional, educational, and recreational activities. 
  • Lead workshops for the program in at least one of the following disciplines: 
  • Sports, technology, leadership, performing arts (dance, theater, etc.), prevention, visual arts, or STEAM. 
  • Assist in workshops and activities to support activity specialists, tutors, and program partners to address inappropriate behavior and classroom management. 
  • Lead project-based, theme-related activities and prepare participants for quarterly presentations, showcases, and performances. 
  • Escort participants out of school and off-premises to ensure safety during dismissal. 
  • Engage participants and support school staff during the school day as assigned. 
  • Support hall monitoring as needed. 
  • Plans, attends, and escort participants on trips. 
  • Participate in special events and staff meetings. 
  • Additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

  • Three years of experience working in a youth services program. 
  • Successful completion of background and criminal record checks, fingerprinting check, and reference check required. 
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. 
  • Operational knowledge of 21 CCLC, DYCD, DOE, OCFS, and DOHMH regulations, guidelines, and frameworks. 
  • Strong verbal, written, clerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
  • Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment. 
  • Demonstrated success facilitating workshops in one of the following disciplines: sports, technology, leadership, performing arts, prevention, and visual arts. 
  • Dedication to serving youth in an urban setting. 
  • Innovation and patience. 
  • Demonstrated understanding of the challenges facing youth in an urban setting

UNION SETTLEMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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