Overview: University Settlement partners with 40,000 New Yorkers on the Lower East Side and in Brooklyn every year to build on their strengths as they achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For 135 years, we’ve collaborated with our communities to pioneer highly effective programs that fight poverty and systemic inequality. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening to their perspectives, recognizing their excellence, understanding them as complete individuals, and creating space for them to organize. Joining together with our neighbors to advocate for justice and equality, we help build community strength.
University Settlement owns and operates the 42,000 square-foot Houston Street Center in a unique partnership with the Chinatown YMCA. The Group Leader is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing grade-/skill-specific dynamic curricula in arts and leadership as well as implementing academic enrichment and other programs for SONYC STRIDE After-School Program for Middle School youth. The Group Leader is also responsible for engaging and supervising youth, assisting with program policies and procedures, and supporting the daily operations of the SONYC STRIDE After-School Program for Middle School youth.
Responsibilities:
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Design, develop, and implement grade-specific programming and curricula for arts, culture, leadership and academic enrichment.
- Facilitate, lead and coordinate activities.
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Build strong and positive relationships with young people in the SONYC STRIDE Program
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Collaborate with other SONYC STRIDE staff to create and implement curriculum to build arts and interpersonal skills amongst youth
- Design and implement arts assessment and evaluation tools
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Plan and coordinate workshops, activities, and special events.
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Facilitate youth involvement in the planning and implementation of special projects and special events
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Supervise youth in the space at all times
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Update Director regularly regarding progress of youth
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Collect and maintain comprehensive, up-to-date, and accurate records, including attendance
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Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old
High School Diploma or HSE required; Bachelor’s degree in arts, education, counseling or related field preferred
At least 2 years previous experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds
Strong background in program development, arts, curriculum design, and lesson plan writing.
Sensitivity to multi-cultural issues
Strong organizational, written, and verbal skills
Self-directed and able to work as part of a team
Creativity, flexibility, and commitment
Bi-lingual Cantonese or Spanish a plus
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.