After-School Group Leader: Youth Development & Arts

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd in Bronx, NY seeks an After School Group Leader to ensure the safety, development, and organization of a participant group from 2pm to 6pm, Monday through Friday during the school year. Position offers up to 20 hours weekly at $18–$19 per hour, with responsibilities spanning curriculum planning, activities, and family engagement.

The role emphasizes creating a supportive, trauma-informed environment and requires strong leadership, communication, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School/GED Diploma and 1 year related experience in leading and participating in youth group development related activities required.
• Experience building a camp culture through chants, team building activities, and community building preferred.
• Can contribute a talent or experience in arts, music, crafts, etc. a plus.
• A commitment to working with youth from a variety of backgrounds, while providing high quality services.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective.

Responsibilities

• Overall supervision and management of identified group of participants.
• Engage participants in after school activities and role model appropriate behavior.
• Develop and facilitate a sequenced and thematic curriculum and other various activities including arts & crafts.
• Integrate lessons enriched with literacy, history and other related academic subjects when applicable.
• Develop positive relationships with participants, colleagues and school/center personnel.
• Attends all staff meetings and staff development trainings sessions.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining the rules of the program and upholding the afterschool model.
• Plan and prepare culminating events for participants to showcase their activities.

Skills

Group leadership

Youth supervision

Communication

Behavior management

Event planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd in Bronx, NY seeks an After School Group Leader to ensure the safety, development, and organization of a participant group from 2pm to 6pm, Monday through Friday during the school year. Position offers up to 20 hours weekly at $18–$19 per hour, with responsibilities spanning curriculum planning, activities, and family engagement.

The role emphasizes creating a supportive, trauma-informed environment and requires strong leadership, communication, and collaboration with