After-School Youth Programs Lead

Child Center of NY; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Center of NY is seeking a Group Leader to provide a safe, fun, and enriching after-school experience for youth. You will plan and facilitate engaging pro-social activity lessons to support healthy youth development across multiple areas.

Responsibilities include homework help, supervising children, developing hands-on project lessons, and coordinating with families and school staff to showcase student work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency is required.
• 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 high-quality project-based lessons that are hands-on and engaging for students.
• Support showcases, exhibits, etc. to share student work with families and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with participants, families & school faculty.
• Take daily attendance.
• Implement positive behavior management systems with clear expectations and rewards.
• Assist activity specialists, tutors, and subcontractors to manage and document behavior and facilitate activity as needed.
• Maintain and organize activity supplies for program delivery.
• Assist and maintain data collection and upkeep of participants documents.
• Attend all necessary program meetings.
• Attend related professional development opportunities to build skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent planning

Time management

Communication with stakeholders

Task prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Child Center of NY is seeking a Group Leader to provide a safe, fun, and enriching after-school experience for youth. You will plan and facilitate engaging pro-social activity lessons to support healthy youth development across multiple areas.

Responsibilities include homework help, supervising children, developing hands-on project lessons, and coordinating with families and school staff to showcase student work.