After-school Group Leader - Elementary School K-5 (2026-2027)

Manhattan Youth; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 28.000 - 33.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hourly pay $20

Zusammenfassung

Manhattan Youth is looking for several part-time After-school Counselors to join our Elementary School (K-5) team for the 2026-2027 academicschool year.

We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to assist in delivering a wide variety of programs including sports, recreation, and competitive activities; STEM and other academic enrichment; visual, performing, and creative arts; and leadership, community service, and social justice.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of after-school, camp or classroom experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility.
• Strong references; after-school experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Greet students and supervise during transitions.
• Assist students in activities and sports.
• Prepare materials with the Activity Specialist.
• Maintain communication with Site Director and staff.
• Ensure student safety during all activities.
• Participate in professional development for leading classes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

After-school experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

References

Experience with children

Ausbildung

Pursuing education degree

Jobbeschreibung

After-school Group Leader - Elementary School K-5 (2026-2027)

Department: After-school Programs - Elementary School

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Manhattan

Reporting To: Program Director

Compensation: $20.00 / hour

Description

Manhattan Youth is looking for several part-time After-school Counselors to join our dedicated Elementary School (K-5) team for the 2026-2027 academicschool year. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to assist in delivering a wide variety of programs including sports, recreation, and competitive activities; STEM and other academic enrichment; visual, performing, and creative arts; and leadership, community service, and social justice.

As a Counselor, you will serve a critical role in our ability to deliver programs to the children in our community. Working with Activity Specialists, you will gain hands-on experience with students in our after-school programs. After-school Counselors are expected to help create an environment that encourages in children creative thinking, verbal communication, independent exploration, self-confidence, self-awareness, and a problem-solving approach to conflict.

Qualified candidates will be punctual, reliable, personable, organized and fun. The right candidate will love, understand, nurture, support, accept all children, and be ready to return to in person learning.

These are part-time, hourly positions available during the school year from September 2026 through June 2027, following the NYC DOE schedule. After-school programs run from 2:00-3:00 to 6:00pm Monday through Friday. Individual schedules will vary by school.

Pay: $20/hour

Primary Responsibilities

• Greet students, take attendance and supervise students during transition periods (arrival, snack time, transfer to other activities, dismissal);
• Assist students in recreational and/or sports activities;
• With Activity Specialist, prepare activities and materials for daily schedule and assume responsibility when necessary;
• Maintain open communication with Site Director, Activity Specialist(s) and other staff;
• Ensure safety of students during all activities and address occasional emergencies;
• Participate in professional development opportunities and work toward leading classes independently;
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years after-school, camp or classroom experience or currently pursuing a degree in education or a related field;
• Excellent communication skills, ability to express ideas clearly;
• Ability to work on a team, take initiative, proactively address challenges, and maintain a positive attitude;
• Willingness to learn, work hard and take responsibility;
• Excellent references;
• Previous experience working with children in an after-school program preferred;
• Past participation in theater groups, varsity sports, ongoing art competency or significant volunteer experiences a plus.

Benefits

• $20/hr.