Senior Group Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description : SUMMARY OF POSITION :

The Group Leader must have a strong commitment to youth development.

The Group Leader is responsible for the direct guidance, supervision, and safety of youth under their care,

while ensuring an engaging and intellectual stimulating experience.

The Group Leader will serve as a model for school age elementary youth by providing an engaging, fun

experience, while conducting activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, practice, and

implementation.

The Group Leader must have knowledge of how to create diversified lesson plans, and what is needed to

help each child reach their full potential.

The Group Leader must be able to manage multi-tasking and be energetic. He / she must be able to execute

directions and have strong ability to communicate with parents and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Create and lead engaging activities for up to 15 youth, ensuring safety and comfort of students

throughout the program.

Must organize, manage, and maintain student projects and timelines for all culminating events.

Responsible for facilitating program trainings in classroom management, disseminate classroom

lesson plans, and review teachers choice lessons.

Design and implement lesson plans for multidisciplinary activities using knowledge of positive youth

development and incorporating student feedback throughout the school year.

Ensure that academic assistance is provided during homework period.

Plan and involve children in a range of multidisciplinary activities, design and implement thematic

based lessons.

Serve as a positive role model for youth and always uphold professional behavior.

Work constructively with co-counselor and other colleagues; communicate regularly with supervisory

staff.

Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding student progress and problem solving.

Maintain responsibility for designated program supplies and proper use of all facilities, including

classrooms.

Complete all necessary documentation and administrative tasks.

Sr. Group Teacher must complete at least 30 hours of mandated training as per the SACC

School Age Child Care) regulations 4.14.

Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the

essential requirements for the job's performance. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all

the job functions

REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES :

To be a successful Group Leader, an employee must maintain confidential information regarding the

personal history of employee records. Should possess the following skills :

Ability to identify gaps and create improvements

Teamwork and collaboration

Project management

Time management

Effective communicator

Behavioral management

Technology savvy

Ability to adapt and or adjust to program needs

Classroom management

Must be active and able to stand for at least 30 minutes at a time to conduct and engage youth

in physical activities.

Design and implement lesson plans for multidisciplinary activities using knowledge of positive youth

development and incorporating student feedback throughout the school year.

Ability to problem solve & critically think through problems.

Ability to work with Special Needs Population (I.E. IEP, 509 students, etc.)

EDUCATION / WORK REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum of 2 Years of Youth Development experience

Must have led a wide range of activities or class sessions

Bachelors degree preferred but not required

Must Successfully Pass DOH (Dept of Health) State Fingerprint Clearance

Must Successful Pass SCR (Statewide Central Registry Clearance).

Must Successful Pass SEL (Social Emotional Learning) (Staff Exclusion List Clearance)

Must have an up to date medical within the last 6 months incl. TB Shot results

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to write daily logs, and quarterly student assessments. Ability to effectively present information and

respond to questions from groups of managers, students, and parents. Knowledgeable of Basic / Intermediate

K-5 ELA (Spelling, Definitions, Sentences, Word Stories).

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Knowledgeable of Basic / Intermediate K-5 Math (Division. Multiplication, Fractions, Graphs, Problem Solving

Math Sentences)

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only

limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or

schedule form. Ability to use discretion and exhibit an important level of confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Ability to perform physical sport-based activities such as run relays, softball, stretching, and incorporate

active movement throughout supervision. Must be able to stand for at least 30 minutes at a time to conduct

and engage youth in physical activities. The physical demands described here are representative of those

that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

$21.00 - $25.00 Hourly