Group
Leaders and Assistant Leaders P/T
South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!)
10 Positions
available!
Position Summary: SAYA! is
seeking creative, dedicated, reliable, and committed individuals to lead our after-school
programs in two high school sites in Queens during the
school year. Group Leaders and Assistant
Group Leaders implement after-school curricula and activities that complement
the offerings of each youth’s regular school-day and help enhance their skills
and talents to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities:
·
Ensure
engagement, participation, and consistent attendance of youth enrolled in activities
·
Plan and
facilitate purposeful and engaging activities and group projects
·
Establish rapport
with youth and provide mentoring, guidance and overall direction for their
leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement and
academic progress
·
Provide
assistance with homework and encourage academic progress; feel comfortable
providing homework help
·
Collaborate
constructively with coworkers, and communicate regularly with supervisory staff
·
Participate in
training and staff development activities several times per month outside of
program hours
·
Serve as a
positive role model and uphold professional behavior
·
Submit regular
program reports, attendance sheets and other administrative duties assigned
Core Qualifications:
·
College and/or Graduate
students preferred; teaching artists and/or prior experience working in a
relevant field (Youth Development, Education, Social Work, Arts, Sports)
·
Interest and
experience in creating interactive and educational/artistic activities
·
A genuine enthusiasm
for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field
practice
·
Strong interest
and experience in youth development, academic enrichment and arts
·
Availability
between 2:00 – 6:00; 15 hours per week Monday-Friday during the school
year
·
Ability to work
as part of a team with the school community
·
Ability to
communicate effectively and respectfully with a broad range of people including
school staff, parents, volunteers, and others
·
Flexibility, with
the ability to adapt to changing circumstances
Compensation: commensurate with
experience.
All interested candidates are requested to send their
resumes and cover letters to Saira Qureshi at saira@saya.org
for John Adams High Shool Site: or Karuna Ramachandran at
karuna@saya.org for Richmond Hill High School
Site. You can also fax your resume at 718-651-3480. No phone
calls please!
IMMEDIATE
AVAILABILITY.
SAYA! is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
