Group Leader (PS 161)
P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School
628 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455
Organization: Areté Education
Position Type: Part-time (School Year and Summer Programming)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Monday - Friday (2:30pm - 6:00pm); evenings and weekends as needed; 13 holidays (8:00am - 6:00pm); Summer Rising Program (8:00am - 6:00pm)
Location: On-Site, Bronx, 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 (2:30pm - 6:00pm) - Total hours per week: 17.50
Summer Program and Holiday Schedule (8:00am - 6:00pm) - 40 hours
Start Date: Subject to PETS clearance
- This position is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations
