After School Group Leader - DreamYard : Job Details

About DreamYard

Dream Yard's mission is to collaborate with Bronx youth, families, and schools to build pathways to equity and opportunity through the arts. DreamYard Project is the largest arts provider in the Bronx, using project-based arts learning to ignite the transformative spirit in youth, public schools, and communities. Our work is aligned with the NYC Department of Education Blueprint for the Arts and the NY State Learning Standards, encouraging young people to pursue educational pathways toward higher learning, meaningful careers, and social action. Co-Executive directors Jason Duchin and Tim Lord founded DreamYard in 1994, and since then, DreamYard has worked with more than 100 public schools and over 100,000 young people and families.

The Position

The PS 32/DreamYard After School Program Group Leader will report to the Site Coordinator and work closely with staff to support the after-school program at PS 32, serving approximately 110 students. This is a part-time, seasonal position of 15 hours per week (which includes some Saturday programs). The program runs Monday through Friday from 2:30 - 5:30 pm through June 11th. Group Leaders will average 46 hours per month during that time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Working with a set group of 10-15 students to support them during various activities, including literacy (read aloud).
• Leading hour-long sessions in a sequential curriculum that engages students.
• Submitting written lesson plans that reflect progression of activity and student learning.
• Supporting program goals around attendance and engagement.
• Fostering a positive, productive environment for program participants.
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor to the young people they work with.
• Developing a positive, supportive culture and effectively dealing with challenges with students.

The program site is at PS 32 The Belmont School (690 E 183rd St, Bronx, NY 10458).

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate effectively with other after-school staff.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering a student-centered, safe, respectful, and productive environment for all participants, families, and school partners.
• All staff must pass NYC Dept of Education fingerprinting clearance before beginning work.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people's development in an active, positive way that reflects DY values and school norms.
• Supporting program systems including attendance, incentives, safety procedures, special events, etc.
• Providing effective instruction for structured activities (arts, sports, technology, etc.), including creating written lesson plans.
• Punctuality, dependability, and professional communication are highly important to the successful operation of the program.
• Participating in staff meetings and other trainings required (all are paid at the regular hourly rate).

Compensation and Benefits

DreamYard offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and generous paid time off; starting salary for this position is commensurate with experience and similar positions citywide. DreamYard is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principles of arts education, educational reform, and social justice, and fashions its programs to specifically address the needs of urban communities that are typically underrepresented because of race, sex, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Accordingly, we welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of individuals. Bronx-based and Spanish-speaking applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

COVID-19 Protocol:

Please note that proof of vaccinations will be required as a DreamYard COVID-19 health and safety protocol.

Disclaimer:

Job duties and requirements are ever-changing based on the demands of the client, industry, and company. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities but is an overall picture of job requirements that is subject to modification at the company's discretion.

Hourly Rate: $18.00

Other Benefits: Paid sick time.