After-School Leader: Youth Development & Activities

Northsidecenter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Northside Center for Child Development in New York City seeks Group Leaders and Youth Counselors to build positive relationships with after-school participants and foster positive youth development. You will actively engage all children, support academic, physical, and social skills, plan educational activities, and supervise extracurriculars such as Dance or Art while maintaining a safe environment.

Strong communication, reliability, and teamwork are essential to collaborate with staff and

Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in Education, Family Studies, Psychology, Liberal Arts, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to leadership development, and community building.
• Conduct yourself as a professional and representative of the agency with all staff, parents, children, and anyone else with whom you come into contact in your role.
• Help participants develop and strengthen academic, physical, and social skills.
• Plan, implement, and lead successful educational activities, and or supervise extracurricular programs such as Dance or Art.
• Implement behavior management techniques to ensure a safe and positive environment.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
• Collaborate with other staff members to create a cohesive and engaging program.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Discipline management

Child supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Northside Center for Child Development in New York City seeks Group Leaders and Youth Counselors to build positive relationships with after-school participants and foster positive youth development. You will actively engage all children, support academic, physical, and social skills, plan educational activities, and supervise extracurriculars such as Dance or Art while maintaining a safe environment.

Strong communication, reliability, and teamwork are essential to collaborate with staff and