Assistant Group leader: After-School Compass P.S. 32 - Good Shepherd Services

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success.  At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! 

Reports to:      Program Director, COMPASS @ PS 32

Location:         420 Union Street, Brooklyn, New York 11231

Hours:             Up to 18 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt

Salary:              $16/hr

Major Duties:

• Assist the Group Leader and Activity Instructors with activities, including sports and recreation, educational activities and arts and craft.
• Collaborate with Group leader to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
• Collect attendance folder and other data.
• Work with After School Program Supervisor, Group Leader, or other designated Supervisor in carrying out special activities of the program.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining the rules of the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience working with children strongly preferred.
• Must demonstrate reliable and consistent work habits, and ability to work with peers and participants.
• Demonstrated verbal, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Capability to transition easily between working independently with a high degree of self-initiative and working as part of a team.

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.