Group Leader - PS

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OUR MISSION:
Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future.

OUR VISION:
We envision a world where everyone has access to an equitable path to success.

PROGRAM DESIGN: RTS facilitates a variety of youth programs including after‑school, summer camps, retreats, conferences, and summer employment opportunities reaching thousands of young people throughout NYC each year. RTS emphasizes the youth development practice of the Circle of Courage in all our programs; creating an environment of Belonging, where young people can build their Independence, find, and develop their Mastery skill, and practice Generosity in their communities.

At the core of our programs are staff training strategies that enable our young professionals to develop extraordinarily meaningful relationships with the young people in their care who we call Our Future Leaders because that is what they all are.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: A Group Leader works with participants to develop a positive community culture and ensure our goals are being acknowledged in our programs. Group Leaders are expected to cultivate meaningful relationships and be positive role models for our future leaders.

ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE:

Compensation: $17 – $18.50 per hour

SITE

LOCATION:

1025 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213

• Participant Supervision: Supervise all scheduled activities and enforce the Zero Impact policy (supervising program participants always during program operation, in all locations where the program operates, including off‑site trips).
• Facilitation of
  
  Activities:
  
  Assist teachers and activity specialists in lesson/activity facilitation by actively participating and encouraging participant involvement; create and maintain a supportive and safe environment by ensuring activity spaces are clean and organized; plan and implement engaging academic enrichment and recreation activities incorporating literacy, STEM, creative arts, youth development, and team building.
• Youth Development: Utilize principles of positive youth development through behavior management and discipline techniques that foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, building self‑esteem and responsibility; build positive relationships with and among participants, acting as a role model.
• Professional Development: Participate in meetings and workshops that enhance professional skills, as assigned by the Program Director, Senior Program Director, or agency, including a minimum of 15 hours of training per year; work with program director, staff developers, and (as applicable) educational specialists to develop professional skills; apply skills and knowledge acquired in trainings to improve program quality.
• Program Procedures and Safety: Adhere to site‑specific memoranda and program staff manual, including staff and program specific requirements prescribed by the NYS Child School Aged Child Care (SACC) Programs regulation, proactively ensuring quality services and safety; notify supervisors of all behaviors impeding provision of quality services and safety of participants and staff, including proactive reporting of incidents involving physical injury or emotional/social harm.

• High School Diploma required.
• 1 year experience working with youth in a school or camp setting.
• Ability to lead and participate in group sports and recreation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all community members, including modeling and facilitating positive conflict resolution.
• Ability to be a mentor and resource to students, staff, families, embracing/fostering cultural inclusiveness.
• Available to work part‑time hours on school days and full‑time hours on non‑school days (school holidays & summer).

We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are…