Group Leader

Hourly Rate: $20 per hour

Position Summary:

Youth Developer is responsible for providing direct supervision, instruction, homework help, social and emotional support and recreational activities to program participants attending the after-school program.

Essential Duties:

• Provide individual and group tutoring in areas such as reading, writing, mathematics, and study skills to students in an elementary school after-school based program.
• Provide strong classroom and behavioral management skills.
• Implement a professionally developed literacy-based curriculum
• Work to develop relationships with children and their families.
• Design, plan, and lead implementation of special projects
• Be punctual, responsible, positive in attitude, and provide encouragement to all children.
• Teach, supervise, and organize games
• Assisting in any activities needed for the orderly operation of the program: supervising children during supper, ensuring equipment is properly signed out and that all equipment is properly cleaned and returned.
• Attend regular staff meetings and trainings and work cooperatively with other staff members in the program.
• Supervise the Assistant Youth Developer
• Attend and supervise children during special projects and field trips (including some weekends and evenings).

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children and families
• At least a year of experience in childcare