The SONYC Group Leader will report to the SONYC Program Director and work closely with SONYC staff (including group leaders, school teachers and other staff) to support the SONYC after school program at a middle school in the Bronx serving 120 students. Primary responsibilities include working with a set group of 15 students to support them during various activities, including assisting with homework, leading hour-long sessions in a sequential curriculum that engage students, submitting written lesson plans, supporting program goals around attendance and engagement, and fostering a positive, productive environment for program participants. It is important that Group Leaders be able to act as a positive role model and mentor to the young people they work with, and to develop a positive, supportive culture and an effective way of dealing with challenges with students that may arise.
- Working to support young people's development in an active, positive way that reflects DY values and school norms
- Supporting program systems including attendance, incentives, safety procedures, special events, etc.
- Providing effective instruction for a structured activity (arts, sports, technology, etc.), including creating written lesson plans, planning projects that help youth build skills over time. Lessons plans must be turned in biweekly and reflect progression of activity and student learning; coaching will be available by on-site Educational Specialist
- Punctuality, dependability, and professional communication are highly important to successful operation of program
- Previous after school experience, ideally with middle school aged youth
- Associate’s Degree, or currently working toward Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other after school staff
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills (Bilingual ability in Spanish is a plus)
- Commitment to fostering a student-centered, safe, respectful, and productive environment for all participants, families and school partners
- All staff must pass Dept. of Health fingerprinting clearance, and other related clearances, including a health exam and TB test before beginning work
- All staff must also pass NYC Dept of Education fingerprinting clearance before beginning work
This is a part time position of approximately 15 hours per week. Program runs Monday through Friday from 2:20 to 5:20pm, and staff will be asked to arrive prior to program start time. Program runs for 36 weeks from Sept 2017 through June 2018, and the Group Leader will average 60 hours per month.
Hourly rate: $17.00
Pay period: Monthly