After-School Group Leader (K-5) – Youth Development

YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Job summary

YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood is hiring an Afterschool Group Leader for Be Me, our in-house Jewish after-school program for Kinder to 5th-grade students in New York, starting September 2025. You will support, run, and sometimes create programs aligned with our educational goals, while fostering a warm, inclusive environment and ensuring safety during arrival and dismissal.

The role runs 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of $18/hour.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma.
• Have experience working with youth in a classroom, after-school, or community-based setting.
• Show documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Pass background checks, medical tests, and fingerprinting through the Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Arrive in appropriate attire every day.
• Assist with program set-up and clean-up.
• May be asked to supervise program participants on buses during arrival and dismissal.
• Abide by and enforce the health and safety protocols as outlined in DOH regulations.
• Utilize ADP for time and attendance.
• Show commitment, enthusiasm, and dedication to the Y and its mission.
• Embody and implement Be Me's core values.
• Communicate professionally, honestly, and thoughtfully.
• Participate in staff meetings, program evaluations, continuous quality improvement initiatives, and professional development sessions throughout the school year.
• Foster a caring, safe, and positive environment for youth.
• Provide support to program participants: during homeroom when working on homework, throughout activities, and whenever necessary to create an inclusive environment.
• Establish and role model expectations for behavior and participation/engagement.
• Build relationships with youth that are positive and professional.
• Provide support to activity specialists by role modeling expectations of program participants, participating alongside program participants when appropriate, and providing active supervision throughout activities.
• Provide other program support as needed.
• Monday to Friday.
• 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood is hiring an Afterschool Group Leader for Be Me, our in-house Jewish after-school program for Kinder to 5th-grade students in New York, starting September 2025. You will support, run, and sometimes create programs aligned with our educational goals, while fostering a warm, inclusive environment and ensuring safety during arrival and dismissal.

The role runs 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of $18/hour.