Group Leader (SY 26 - 27)

Group Leader (PS 59. Organization: Areté Education Position Type: Part-time (School Year) Schedule: Monday–Friday, Monday

• Friday (2:15pm - 5:30pm) Location: On-Site, Brooklyn, NY Salary Range: $20/hr About Areté Education Areté Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving 1,500 students and families annually in the Bronx, Washington Heights, and Bed-Stuy. Through afterschool, summer, and career-connected programs, Areté delivers 5,000+ program hours per year with a 97% graduation rate and 76% post-secondary enrollment. For more information, please visit www.areteeducation.org .

Position Summary

As an employee of Areté working during an after school program at an elementary school on-site, we expect excellent performance in all of the following areas listed below.

Responsibilities

& Expectations Regular attendance for assigned weekly shifts during school day at assigned Partner School Timely arrival to work Lead orderly, safe, and caring arrival and dismissal procedures Support teachers, administrators, and other school staff to surround all students and families entering the building with safe and caring context for learning Support school staff with establishing safe hallways A commitment to excellence in your work with students as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with students and families Collaboration with colleagues and supervisors Participation in all professional learning opportunities provided Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance Friendly and open communication with families Regular communication with supervisors and Areté headquarters staff (email, phone) Flexibility in weekly scheduling Education and Experience Prior internship or work experience working with Arete Education preferred Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment and Foundations in Health and Safety online training required (8-hours) Department of Education PETS background clearance High School diploma, college degree preferred Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to support program activities Potential Schedule: Monday

• Friday (2:15pm - 5:30pm)
• Total hours per week: 16.25 Start Date: Subject to PETS clearance *This position is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations