CHILD CENTER OF NY: PARSONS COMMUNITY SCHOOL - GROUP LEADER We are looking for passionate, and highly-motivated Youth Group Leaders to enthusiastically and actively supervise, engage, and develop youth participants. Participants range from sixth to eighth grade. Candidates with experience, talent, and passion for teaching specific activities or theme-based clubs such as literacy, art, science, technology, robotics, engineering, math, cooking, drama, dance, youth council, leadership, service-learning, or sports are encouraged to apply. Required Skills/Experience: · At least one year After-school work experience, or one full summer camp work experience (Preferred). · Interest and experience in youth development and academic enrichment. · A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities, observation, coaching, and feedback. · Availability between 1:45-6:00 p.m.; 15-20 hours per week Monday-Friday. · Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a broad range of people including school staff, parents, co-workers and supervisors. · Ability to meet School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements and obtain clearances including: background checks, fingerprinting by NYC Dept. of Health, fingerprinting by NYC Dept. of Ed, annual medical clearance and annual TB test documentation. · Ability to effectively manage time and to demonstrate strong organizational skills. · Ability to obtain and submit educational documentation as well as three letters of reference. *Ideal for candidates seeking professions in The Educational Fields, Teaching, Social Work etc. Will help you gain experience in lesson plan writing, executing your own lessons/activities, and classroom management.* Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Actively monitor and engage participants during all program activities, including snack, transitions, clubs, study hall, activities, dismissal, and field trips. * Create Project-Based Learning curricula with lesson plans for each group session. Utilize curricula and lesson plans to facilitate purposeful and engaging activities and on-going theme- based projects catered to the age, stage, and interests of participants as well as the needs of the school community. * Assist participants with literacy; encourage academic effort and efficacy. * Serve as a positive role model for participants. * Collaborate with co-workers and program supervisors around effective program operations; uphold all safety and emergency standards and procedures. * Demonstrate professional behavior at all times. * Actively participate in training and professional development to continuously increase knowledge, principles and practices of child and youth development and actively use this knowledge to achieve the goals of the program. * Promote responsible and healthy decision-making among all participants. * Develop leadership skills, team-building and self-advocacy among all participants. * Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity. * Foster academic and non-academic skills and broaden participant horizons. * Promote responsible and healthy decision-making among all participants. * Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with participants at all times. * Maintain accurate daily attendance records for all assigned activities. Job Type: Part-time Salary: $13.00 /hour Required education: * High school or equivalent Candice Green Attendance Improvement Counselor The Child Center of NY Parsons Community School 158-40 76th Rd. Flushing, New York 11366 Phone: (718) 820-0760<tel:(718)%20820-0760> www.childcenterny.org<http://www.childcenterny.org/>