Group Leader (Summer) 

Job Summary 

As an employee of Areté working during the school day on-site at Areté Partner schools around NYC, 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

• Lead team-building activities with youth ages 6-11

• Chaperone field trips within New York City

• 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

• This position is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations

Education and Experience

• Prior internship or work experience working with Arete Education preferred

• Mandated Reporter and Foundations in Health and Safety online trainings required (7-hours) to begin

• Department of Health and Department of Education 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 

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