After-School Youth Leader — Engage & Develop Kids

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Group Leader to provide a safe, fun, and enriching after-school experience for a consistent group of youth in NYC. You will plan and facilitate engaging pro-social activity lessons and curricula to support healthy development.

Responsibilities include homework help, project-based lessons, showcasing student work, maintaining positive relationships with participants and families, and supporting staff through daily tasks and data maintenance.

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 safely supervise children in programs outside of school day hours.
• Develop, with program leadership support, high-quality project-based lessons that are hands-on and engaging for students.
• Support the implementation of showcases, exhibits, etc. to share student work with families and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families & school faculty.
• Take daily attendance.
• Implement positive behavior management systems, focusing on clear expectations for youth behavior; verbal acknowledgment; and systemic rewards for demonstrating desired behaviors.
• Assist activity specialists, tutors, and subcontractors to manage and document behavior and facilitate activity as needed.
• Maintain and organize activity supplies for your program delivery.
• Assist and maintain in data collection and upkeep of participants documents.
• Attend all necessary program meetings.
• Attend related professional development opportunities to build personal/professional skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent planning

Communication

Time management

Childcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Group Leader to provide a safe, fun, and enriching after-school experience for a consistent group of youth in NYC. You will plan and facilitate engaging pro-social activity lessons and curricula to support healthy development.

Responsibilities include homework help, project-based lessons, showcasing student work, maintaining positive relationships with participants and families, and supporting staff through daily tasks and data maintenance.