Overview
Position Description
Title
Group Leader, MSE
School Year 2022-23
FLSA-Classification
Non- Exempt, Seasonal
Salary
$15.00 – $17.00 per hour
Reports to
MSE Program Director
Location
Accion Academy
Program
977 Fox St, Bronx, NY 10459
Summary
East Side House (ESH), founded in 1891, is a 501(c) (3) organization that has served the South Bronx since 1963. The organization is dedicated to the community and focused on providing resources and opportunities. ESH has identified that education is the foundation for economic improvement and through its youth education and technology programs it teaches skills to allow its students and clients to become more self-sufficient and independent. As a community resource the organization also provides services to families and a growing senior population. In 2020 the organization began food distribution as an additional way to provide economic support to the community we serve.
ESH’s Youth After-School Academy, a literacy-focused after school program for students in grades 6 through 8 from high-poverty communities in Bronx, NY. ESH managed After School Programs offer students additional learning time in a fun, engaging, and safe environment. Students are offered a wide variety of activities including homework help, robotics, team sports, karate, dance, and music. Educational methods are used to build and reinforce the skills needed to reach New York State standards for promotion and graduation.
The Group Leader’s primary responsibility is to design and lead enrichment activities for students. We are seeking creative professionals with experience working with the youth in the following (but not limited to) areas: Music, visual arts, media technology, dance, sports and recreation, health awareness and community leadership.
Primary Functions
Duties and Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following:
- Plan, implement and document successful educational, recreation, youth leadership, and community service and arts activities with school-aged children.
- Adhere to policies and procedures in a pro-active manner, making the safety and care of children your primary focus.
- Build a positive relationship with each after-school participant in your care and foster positive connections between participants. Actively engage with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group.
- Conduct yourself as a professional and representative of the agency with school staff, parents, children and anyone else with whom you come into contact in your role.
- Effectively manage assigned group. Maintain and enforce progressive discipline policy.
- Assist in enrollment, recording and submitting daily attendance records, and any other required documents to Director.
- Inspect all facilities, equipment, and supplies and be sure all are accounted for and put away at the end of each day.
- Work as a part of a collaborative team, providing support to any specialist implementing activities.
- Actively participate in all aspects of staff or member development, including bi-weekly supervision, team meetings, pre-service training, and an additional at least 15 hours of training during the school year.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Skills/Experience
· Minimum High School Diploma
· Some college preferred.
· Must have experience working with young children in a structured youth program of middle school, preferably in a racially, ethically, and socio-emotionally diverse urban community.
· Possess the ability to engage and lead children in small group activities in your area of specialty; strong communication skills, strong organizational skills, excellent judgment, ability to work in a team in a variety of environments.
· Candidates possessing skills in foreign languages, visual arts, music, or performing arts are strongly encouraged to apply.
· Bilingual is a must.
Competencies
1. Communication Proficiency
2. Team Building
3. Problem Solving/ Analysis
4. Time Management
5. Ethical Conduct
Expected Work Schedule
This is a seasonal part-time position, working up to 20 hours a week. The Extended Day Program operates[LS1] [AM2] on school days from 2:00pm – 5:30pm, and occasionally on non-school days from 7:30am – 5:45pm. The program operates Monday-Friday only. Workdays/hours subject to change based on ESH’s needs.
Required Clearances
· Department of Health Fingerprint Clearance
· Department of Education Fingerprint Clearance
· State Central Registry (SCR) Clearance, ($25.00 Fee)
· Staff Exclusion List (SEL) Clearance
- Physical examination and TB test
Required Online trainings
· Mandated Reporter, 2 hours, https://www.hslcnys.org/hslc/
· Foundations of Health & Safety Training, 5 hours, https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu
Supervisory Responsibility
This role has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Travel
No travel.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This role will also require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations that allow a candidate to meet the requirements of the position will be considered.
To be considered for a position with East Side House visit our website: https://www.eastsidehouse.org/careers/
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
AAP/EEO Statement
ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
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