OUR MISSION: Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future.

OUR VISION: We envision a world where everyone has access to an equitable path to success.

PROGRAM DESIGN: RTS facilitates a variety of youth programs including after-school, summer camps, retreats, conferences and summer employment opportunities reaching thousands of young people throughout NYC each year. RTS emphasizes the youth development practice of the Circle of Courage in all our programs; creating an environment of Belonging, where young people can build their Independence, find and develop their Mastery skill, and practice Generosity in their communities. At the core of our programs are staff training strategies that enable our young professionals to develop extraordinarily meaningful relationships with the young people in their care who we call Our Future Leaders because that is what they all are.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: A Group Leader works with participants to develop a positive community culture and ensure our goals are being acknowledged in our programs. Group Leaders are expected to cultivate meaningful relationships and be positive role models for our future leaders.

ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE:

• Supervisor: Site Director
• Max Hours: 16 per week (10/03/22 – 06/02/23)
• Days: 5 per week, Monday – Friday (2:30 – 5:30pm)
• Location: 564 Jackson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455
• Compensation: $16 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively engage during activities with participants.
• Provide homework assistance during homework time.
• Ability to teach and lead RTS Leadership Curriculum.
• Supervise during snack time and enforce Zero Impact.
• Supervise activities to ensure physical and emotional safety.
• Provide hands on assistance when Instructors are leading their lesson.
• Lead recreational group games and rallies or create lesson plans for academic activities.
• Attend mandatory scheduled meetings and professional development trainings.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the Site Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• GED or High School Diploma. College credits preferred.
• At least one year of experience working in school age programs.
• At least one year of experience with lesson planning.
• Strong skills in communication, punctuality, and teamwork.

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