WHEDco · 1 day ago
Group Leader
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWHEDco is a community development organization dedicated to creating vibrant communities. The Group Leader will supervise a group of school-aged students in after-school program activities, ensuring their safety and fostering their academic and emotional growth.
Business DevelopmentCharityChildrenEducationWomen's
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervise assigned group of 20 to 28 K-8th grade students during after-school program hours
Maintain health and safety protocols at all times during program
Maintain attendance log for assigned group
Model appropriate participation and engagement during activities
Build healthy relationships with students while maintaining boundaries appropriate boundaries
Maintain observation and incidents logs for group
Assist students with homework during scheduled homework period
Encourage and lead projects that foster academic, emotional, cultural and artistic growth
Co-facilitate weekly activities as needed (differs based on grade level assigned)
Encourage students to positively participate in all after-school programming and activities
Assist in the planning and implementation of special events
Attend all required staff and planning meetings
Take on special assignments consistent with the goals and objectives of the after-school program
Able to work with any group assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum two years' professional experience working with children in a classroom, after-school, or community-based environment leading and organizing group activities. Substantial volunteer work will be considered
Demonstrated interest in the field of education, child development or literacy
Familiarity with literacy and whole language teaching methodology desirable
Able to work Monday-Friday from 2:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Well-organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Current, active college enrollment or college degree preferred
Previous work experience in low-income communities preferred
Company
WHEDco
The Women's Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve healthy, vibrant communities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase