Group Leader (After-School Program)

Overview

A DFOY Group Leader should be a dynamic individual who will work with the program team to deliver and ensure smooth and efficient programming. The Group Leader will participate in ensuring programmatic quality and integrity of all program activities. The Group Leader will be responsible for working as a team member for the development of participants, and the program.

Support and Supervision

Group Leader will report directly to the Team Leader/Assistant Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with the Team Leader/Assistant Program Director on all daily program management matters.
• Work as part of the DFOY team and ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
• Assist participants with homework.
• Review and deliver activities to participants using provided instructional materials.
• Implement and facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for school-age children.
• Engage participants in activities and play that stimulates their development.
• Ensure all participants are following Agency and program norms associated with appropriate behavior.
• Assist in outreach and the marketing of the program if and when necessary.
• Provide and collect completed daily attendance sheets for all assigned activities that occur during program hours.
• Work in conjunction with other community and program leaders to develop and sustain community participation in the program.
• Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times.
• Participate in the implementation of strategies designed by the Program Director(s) and Supervisor(s) as specified in grants and/or contracts related to recruitment and retention of participants.
• May be required to oversee evening and/or weekend program hours & activities.

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom.
• Strong work ethic, punctual, and reliable.
• Strong public speaking and writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• A team player with a demonstrated commitment to working with inner-city youth and young adults.
• Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, database documentation systems, different computer software programs, social networking, and internet-based research and reporting.
• Bilingual is a plus, but not required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Work Location: In person