Group Leader

Mission statement

• Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion?
• For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond.
• We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year.
• Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers.
• Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent.

Position overview

• The Group Leader's general responsibilities are to provide intensive and extensive academic Assistance in developing and implementing program activities.
• Maintain the day-to-day compliance of the After School Program.
• This includes homework assistance, recreational activities, leadership development, education and career development, health & life skills, the arts, and sports & fitness.
• Also maintain rules and regulations while always keeping the children’s need highest priority. services to children from ages 5-13 years of age, organize, teach and/or provide academic and recreational enhancement services to the ACDP program.
• Mon - Fri 2pm-6pm.

Key essential functions

• Understand and enforce after-school program expectations, policies, and protocols.
• Design and implement educational and recreational activities.
• Actively participate in program-wide or division-wide activities
• Facilitate the adherence to the afterschool schedule.
• Supervise homework and other in-class activities.
• Communicate with Program Coordinator about any schedule modifications or important behavioral or environmental issues
• Demonstrate appropriate communication with families, teachers, staff, and children.
• Attending regular staff meetings and Professional Development training.
• Track attendance, performance, and behavior (positive and negative) through accurate record keeping.
• Report regularly to the Director of After-School Services and as necessary to the Agency Director of Educational and other program directors
• Collaborate with the after-school staff at other after-school sites.
• Organize special events as necessary.
• Assist individual students with homework as time permits.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; some college preferred.
• Analytical, Communication and Organizational skills
• 2 years minimum of experience working with youth preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Computer literate, including experience with Microsoft Office, local area networks and the Internet.

Why join us?

Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.