Summer Rising Beacon IS 5 Group Leader Position Available In Queens, New York

Summer Rising Beacon IS 5 Group Leader 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Elmhurst, NY 11373

Hours:

Mon-Thurs 11AM-6PM Fri 8AM-6PM. Summer staff must be available for Summer Staff Orientation from June 23rd to June 27th, 2025. Position Overview Group Leaders will report directly to the Campus Director. Group Leaders will be in charge of a group of participants and will be responsible for the overall care and safety of the youth. Group Leaders are responsible for conducting aged appropriate activities alongside the group’s instructor. This position will be a part of our Youth and Family Services offered at Sunnyside Community Services, which includes, after-school programs for elementary and middle school youth, high school job readiness, career readiness, and enrichment programming and Adult and Immigrant Services.

Position Responsibilities:

Ensure the safety of all program participants Submit age-appropriate lesson plans and in a timely manner Assist Instructors in the implementation of lessons and activities Lead, plan and prep special projects for community or program events in a timely manner. Provide guidance and supervise SYEP and volunteers. Provide constant and consistent supervision to assigned groups of participants Maintain room and activity areas ensuring that they are clean, organized, and sanitized Motivate and maintain active involvement of program participants Attend all required meetings and trainings Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

Must be 18 years old or older Must be available M-F during summer program hours High School Diploma required, some college or relevant degree preferred. Experience working with youth and experience working in an afterschool environment preferred Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. This position begins after required

DOE & DOH

fingerprints, medical forms, letters of recommendation and online trainings are successfully completed/cleared as per

SACC & SCS

requirements. All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race/color, religion/creed, national origin, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy-related condition or lactation, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, height, weight, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/ sex offenses, predisposing genetic characteristic, immigration or citizenship status, prior arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, pre-employment marijuana testing, union affiliation/activity, or for reporting or opposing discrimination on these bases or for reporting or opposing violations of workplace health and safety, pay equity or practices, or for participating in any internal o any legally protected status listed in the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). All are encouraged to apply. Sunnyside Community Services strives to address, explore, and educate all our stakeholders about the diversity of human experience and to advance and integrate racial equity and social justice into all organizational policies and programs. We believe that everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization, should feel equally involved and supported. Sunnyside Community Services represents a commitment to considering the whole person and how systemic barriers and access to opportunities can affect their well-being. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Sunnyside Community Services is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Temporary Pay:

$16.50 – $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

youth and experience working in an afterschool environment: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Elmhurst, NY 11373 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person