Group Leader - Teachers College Community School- Manhattan

August 26

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Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future.

guidance program • education non-profit • support & training • curriculum • after-school

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Description

• A Group Leader works with participants to develop a positive community culture and ensure our goals are being acknowledged in our programs • Group Leaders are expected to cultivate meaningful relationships and be positive role models for our future leaders • Supervising program participants always during program operation, in all locations where the program operates, including off-site trips • Assisting teachers and activity specialists in the facilitation of lessons/activities by actively participating and encouraging participant involvement • Creating and maintaining a supportive and safe environment by making sure activity spaces are clean and organized • Planning and implementing engaging academic enrichment and recreation activities that incorporate elements of literacy, STEM, the creative arts, youth development, and team Building • Utilizing principles of positive youth development through use of behavior management and discipline techniques that foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, and build self-esteem and responsibility in all participants • Building positive relationships with and among participants, and acting as a role model • Participating in meetings and workshops that enhance professional skills, as assigned by Program Director • Working with program director, staff developers, and educational specialists to develop professional skills • Applying skills and knowledge acquired in those trainings to improve program quality • Adhering to site-specific memoranda and program staff manual which includes staff and program specific requirements

Requirements

• High School Diploma required • 1 year experience working with youth in school or camp setting • Ability to lead and participate in group sports and recreation • Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all community members, including modeling and facilitating positive conflict resolution • Ability to be a mentor and be a resource to students, staff, families and embrace/foster cultural inclusiveness • Available to work part-time hours on School Days and full-time hours on Non-School Days (School Holidays & Summer)