Group Leader (PT) Job at United Activities Unlimited Inc.
Group Leader - School-Based Childcare
Job Title: Group Leader.
Schedule: 15 hours min. per week.
Job Type: Part Time.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/ Hourly.
Department: Beacon/ Cornerstone/ COMPASS/ SONYC.
Effective Date: September 2022.
Reports To: Program Supervisor, Program Director, and Assistant Program Director.
ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED:
Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive of job placement, youth development programs, and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE
POSITION SUMMARY: The Group Leader will be responsible for the supervision and organization of activities appropriate for participants' physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth. The Group Leader will assist in providing educational and engaging activities in a safe environment for all of our participants within our program and those we serve within the community.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
- Supervise and manage groups of participants.
- Lead and/or assist in the development and implementation of curriculum plans.
- Facilitate a safe and productive learning environment for youth.
- Create a fun and visually appealing environment for youth.
- Model, enforce, teach and develop age-appropriate social, physical, and emotional behaviors.
- Employ positive behavior management strategies for disruptive and negative behaviors.
- Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participants.
- Maintain accurate attendance records.
- Participate in ongoing professional development.
- Perform set-up and clean-up duties every day in alignment with Department of Health regulations and UAU policies.
- Abide by all safety protocols as outlined by the Department of Health/OCFS, DYCD, and UAU.
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- A High School diploma or GED (Highschool Equivalency Diploma), is required.
- Matriculated college student or better from an accredited university or college, preferred.
- 1+ year experience working with children preferred.
- Must commit to working from a strength-based perspective.
- Must be culturally competent - the ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures and age ranges.
- Must pass reference checks and background as designated by DOH, DOE, DYCD, and UAU.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and mathematical skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently.
- Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed.
- Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below.
- The incumbent will be scheduled based on operational needs.
- Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
- The position is in a well-lighted office environment.
- Involves sitting approximately 10% of the day, walking, or standing the remainder.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time.
- This may include working prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer).
- Fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
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