After-School Youth Programs Lead

Harlem Grown Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Harlem Grown Inc. is seeking a part-time Group Leader to support after-school and summer programs. You will work under Activity Specialists to help run food, farm, STEM, cooking, wellness, arts, and enrichment activities for youth.

You’ll help maintain a safe, inclusive environment, assist with attendance, snack distribution, and transportation to Harlem Grown sites. The role requires strong communication, classroom management, and a commitment to empowering Harlem youth through hands-on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 18 years or older.
• Experience teaching or facilitating programs with children under 13.
• Ability to engage and motivate youth across grades K–5.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Comfort working outdoors and doing hands on garden work.
• Ability to bend, kneel, and lift up to 50lbs of gardening and programming supplies.
• Energetic, reliable, and team-oriented; able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to Harlem Grown’s mission.
• Meet OCFS background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead student pick-up from local Public Schools to Harlem Grown after-school site.
• Assist with prep and delivery of activities that prepare youth for academic success.
• Maintain child safety and classroom management.
• Provide active supervision of participants during all program activities, transitions, meals, field trips, and dismissal to ensure youth safety and engagement.
• Maintain the area environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes.
• Assist in facilitating engaging standards-aligned STEM activities rooted in food, farming, sustainability, nutrition, wellness, cooking and environmental education.
• Collaborate with Activity Specialists and Program Management to ensure activities are well-organized, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with program goals.
• Build strong relationships with youth and their families and contribute to a supportive program space.
• Follow and model a positive behavior management approach that promotes guidance, reinforces Harlem Grown’s values, and supports a respectful, nurturing environment.
• Participate in training and professional development sessions.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Team oriented

Independent work

Commitment to mission

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harlem Grown Inc. is seeking a part-time Group Leader to support after-school and summer programs. You will work under Activity Specialists to help run food, farm, STEM, cooking, wellness, arts, and enrichment activities for youth.

You’ll help maintain a safe, inclusive environment, assist with attendance, snack distribution, and transportation to Harlem Grown sites. The role requires strong communication, classroom management, and a commitment to empowering Harlem youth through hands-on