After-School Group Leader: Youth Enrichment & Mentorship

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Group Leader to provide a safe, engaging after-school experience for a consistent group of youth in New York. You will plan and facilitate pro-social activities and project-based lessons to support healthy youth development.

Responsibilities include supervising children, taking attendance, and collaborating with families and school staff. The role emphasizes behavior management, program delivery, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Minimum 2 years direct experience working with children.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines, communicate with stakeholders, and manage competing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide homework help, facilitate activities, and supervise children in after-school programs.
• Develop high-quality project-based lessons with leadership support.
• Support showcases and exhibits to share student work with families and stakeholders.
• Maintain positive relationships with participants, families, and school faculty.
• Take daily attendance and document participation.
• Implement behavior management with clear expectations and rewards.
• Assist activity specialists and tutors in managing behavior and logistics.
• Maintain and organize activity supplies for program delivery.
• Assist with data collection and participant documents.

Skills

Independent work

Prioritization

Stakeholder communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Child Center of NYstrengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

The Group Leader is responsible for setting goals for program participants, facilitating activities, and preparing curriculum and lesson plans. The group leader maintains a safe and learning environment for program participants.

• Providing homework help, facilitating activities and supervising children in programs outside of school day hours.
• Supervise and monitor children and take daily attendance.
• Assist tutors and activity specialist to manage and document behavior.
• Maintain supplies.
• Assist and maintain in data collection and upkeep of participants documents.
• Attend all necessary program meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have content specific experience (i.e. sports, arts, literacy, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.

Work Schedule:

• Monday – Friday
• Between 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Pay rate:

• $18.00

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V

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