Activity Leader

Activity LeaderActivity Leaders are asked to help with academic tutoring and lead activities to prepare students to demonstrate newly acquired skills in STEM, leadership, sports and the arts. Qualified candidates must enjoy working with children and be able to promote positive character development. Previous experience as a group leader is a plus, but not required. Must be able to supervise a group of children and participate in activities and trips; provide and maintain a safe working environment. College Students encouraged to apply!ResponsibilitiesEstablish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsibleOrganize, lead, and promote the student's interest and participation in the activities offered by the programProvide academic support, homework guidance, assistance, and supervision to studentsResponsible for writing lesson plans for their activities that are age appropriate, inclusive and engagingHe/she/they fosters an atmosphere of fun and learning and serves as a role model to youth, always conducting him/herself/themselves in the utmost professional manner and maintaining appropriate boundariesPromotes positive character development in all youthQualificationsMust be responsible, reliable and punctualMust have passion for the Greenwich House mission and demonstrated interest in the field of education and youth developmentRequires strong academic skills in Math and English, as well as as well as facilitating structured activities like arts & crafts, games, and/or social emotional learningSuccessful candidate will be someone that is flexible and available to work during evening, schools breaks, non-instructional days or weekend events as neededExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents and staffWell organized, able to work both independently and collaborativelyExperience working or volunteering with youth in a classroom, after school, or community-based environmentExperience working with children ages 3-11 in a group settingHigh School Degree/Equivalent required. AA or BA in-progress preferredMust pass pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to fingerprinting, employment history, and criminal background checkMust complete mandatory DOH/OCFS training prior to employmentReasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this job successfully, a successful candidate must be able to perform satisfactorily each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform these duties.Equal Employment OpportunityGreenwich House is strongly committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all individuals. All employment decisions and administration of all personnel policies are without regard to an applicant or employee's actual or perceived race, religion, sex, age, national origin, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation or affectation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristic, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, alienage, military or veteran's status, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking offense and sex offenses, marital status, partnership status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.