Position Title: Group Leader

Program: After School Program

Location: Bronx, NY

General Overview:
East Side House Settlement is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families and the communities. We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working and creative leader who shares our passion for providing exceptional programming to children and families in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South Bronx.


Duties and Responsibilities

 Includes but not limited to the following:  



• Supervise participants in order to ensure safety.
• Provide safe programs and environment for all participants, volunteers and staff.

• Inform the Supervisor of any participants or staff problems, concerns or issues.

• Model East Side House Dress Code Policy (appearance should be neat, clean and appropriate)

• Maintain accurate program documentation (incident reports, accident reports, behavior reports, attendance & sign-in / sign-out)

• Assist children with homework and guide students in their academic growth.

• Communicate with families about their children’s strengths and areas needing attention on a weekly basis.

• Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings and special events.

• Provide support to any Specialist in implementing activities.

• Adhere to all Department of Health and East Side House Standards.

• Work as part of a collaborative team. Communicate effectively with peers, participants, supervisors and school administration.

• Develop implement educational activities for the young people that will ensure that are having fun at the same time.

• Use planning time to plan activity
• Supervise volunteers, junior staff


Education/ Experience:

• HS Diploma with
• At least two years of experience working with youth

• Have an interest in working with young people in the South Bronx
• Creative and ambitious attitude
• Experience in developing lesson plans
• Highly self-motivated

Salary:
Based on experience

Send Resume and Cover Letter, via Mail, Email or Fax to:

Ashley Peters, Program Coordinator
East Side House Settlement
337 Alexander Avenue
Bronx, NY 10454
Email: apeters@eastsidehouse.org
Please indicate “Group Leader” on Subject Line
Absolutely No Phone Calls!