Careers

We are seeking committed and diverse individuals to join our team.

To apply for a position at Directions For Our Youth, please fill out our online application form below. If your credentials match our current openings, a member of our program staff will be in touch.

After School/Summer Camp – Group Leader ($16 – $18/hour)

Job Description

A DFOY After-School Group Leader should be a dynamic individual who will work with the program team to deliver and ensure smooth and efficient programming as well as administrative support. The After-School Group Leader is responsible for ensuring the programmatic quality and integrity of all program activities. The After-School Group Leader will be responsible for working as a team member for the development of participants, and the program.

The After-School Group Leader will report directly to the Team Leader/Assistant Program Director.

Responsibilities

  • Work in collaboration with the Team Leader/Assistant Program Director on all daily program management matters.

  • Work as part of the DFOY team and ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.

  • Assist participants in the Homework Lounge with homework completion

  • Review and communicate activity instructional materials to the participants.

  • Implement and facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for school-age children

  • Engage participants in activities and play that stimulates their development

  • Ensures all participants are following the Agency and program norms associated with appropriate behavior.

  • Assist in outreach and program marketing if and when necessary.

  • Provide and collect completed daily attendance sheets for all assigned activities that occur during program hours.

  • Work in conjunction with other community and program leaders to develop and sustain community participation in the program.

  • Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times

  • Participate in the implementation of strategies designed by the Program Director(s) and Supervisor(s) as specified in the grants regarding recruitment and retention of participants.

  • May be required to oversee evening and/or weekend program hours & activities.