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+ Group Leader Elementary or Middle School-Aged Children (Part-Time)

JOB LISTING: Group Leaders (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: Afterschool Program

SUPERVISOR: Site Director

About Fresh Youth Initiatives (FYI): FYI is a dynamic community-based organization that supports youth to reach their greatest potential. Founded in 1993, FYI’s vision is to disrupt intergenerational poverty and to achieve educational equity and well-being for our community of Latinx immigrant and first-generation youth and families. In 2007, FYI planted its roots in the community, constructing a four-story headquarters and community center on West 171st Street in Washington Heights. FYI has since evolved into a multi-site, multi-service agency serving 2,000 Washington Heights/Inwood children and adults annually with programs that embrace a whole-child approach. FYI’s programs are carried out by a bilingual/ bicultural staff, 90% of whom are immigrants or first-generation Americans, approximately a third of whom are former participants in our programs.

About the Position: This is a part-time position, September through June, 2:00-6:00pm. Group leaders work in either our elementary or middle school after-school programs. We are seeking candidates who are interested in careers in education, social work, or related fields, who are enthusiastic and caring, and who will appreciate extensive staff professional development and support. Group leaders help to sustain a positive, caring organizational culture.

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree or college students in relevant fields of study

  • At least 18 years of age

  • Spanish/English bilingual, a plus

  • Experience planning and facilitating groups with children or teens

  • At least one year of experience working with elementary or middle school-aged children.

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate of pay ($18.00-$22.00 per hour) based on education and experience; paid sick days and vacation days. Positive work environment with caring colleagues committed to positive youth development; creativity encouraged. Compensation offered for planning and meeting times. This is a wonderful work environment with a strong emphasis on professional learning. Career opportunities for within the organization.

Contact: Interested applicants should submit a resume to Betsy Elias, Recruitment Manager, at Talent@freshyouth.org.

Posted Date: November 5,2024

Start Date: Immediate Openings

Fresh Youth Initiatives, Inc. (FYI) does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, consultants, and vendors.

Fresh Youth Initiatives, Inc. (FYI) is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.