Group Leader, School Year 2024-25 - PS 18

Position Description

Title

Group Leader, PS 18

School Year 2024-25

FLSA-Classification

Non- Exempt, Seasonal

Salary

$20.00 per hour

Reports to

MSE Program Director

Location

PS 18 Park Terrace

Program

3761 10th Avenue, New York, NY, 10034

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.