Afterschool Group Leader

The Educational Alliance Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Educational Alliance Inc. is seeking part-time Afterschool Leaders for the 14Y After School Program in New York City. You will be directly responsible for the wellbeing and safety of participants in K-5th grade, supporting a neurodiverse community.

On-site role requires 2:30pm-6:15pm availability at least 3 days per week from September 14, 2026 through June 4, 2027 with orientation in September. You will supervise, guide activities, and uphold safety and inclusivity standards while

Qualifications

• Must be 18+.
• On-site availability 2:30pm–6:15pm at least 3 days per week from September 14 to January 22 and January 25 to June 4, with staff orientation in September.
• Previous experience with children ages 5–10 preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all community members, modeling positive conflict resolution.
• Ability to be a mentor and a resource to students, staff, families, and to foster cultural inclusiveness.

Responsibilities

• Attend all days of staff orientation before After School.
• Attend all scheduled After School days and monthly staff meetings.
• Pick up students from designated locations and escort them safely to the 14Y.
• Communicate regularly with the After School Program Manager.
• Collaborate with co-Group Leaders and Social Work Interns.
• Maintain standards of conduct, behavior management, and inclusion.
• Uphold Afterschool values (Personal Growth, Empathy, Respect, and Passion).
• Participate in supervision and evaluation processes.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Inclusivity

Teamwork

Job description

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14th Street Y, New York, NY, US

Educational Alliance, a 136-year-old New York institution, is a vibrant, dynamic organization serving New Yorkers from all walks of life. We serve everyone regardless of the language they speak, where they come from, or their socioeconomic status. We believe that everyone should have a chance to live a better life and that arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services can help lay that foundation.

The 14Y After School Program engages hands, heads, and hearts for children in K-5th grade attending schools across the East Village. After School is a neurodiverse community, and all staff members are responsible for supporting neurodivergent and neurotypical students to have a successful after school day.

We are seeking part-time Afterschool Leaders who are enthusiastic, highly motivated role models who are directly responsible for the well-bring and safety of participants in the 14Y After School community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend all days of staff orientation before After School
• Attend all scheduled days of After School and monthly staff meetings during the year (After School runs from September 14, 2026 through June 4, 2027)
• Pick up students from designated school pickiup location and escort them safety to the 14Y while following all safety and attendance procedures
• CommunicateregularlyandeffectivelywithAfterschoolProgramManager
• Workharmoniouslywithassignedco-Group-Leader(s)andSocialWorkInterns
• MaintainstandardsofAfterschoolconduct,behaviormanagementprotocols,and inclusion
• Whenworkingwithchildrenandfellowstaff,upholdandimplement Afterschoolvalues (Personal Growth, Empathy, Respect, and Passion)
• Attendregularsupervisionandparticipateinevaluationprocesses
• Mustadheretoagencyand site-specificsafetystandards
• Complywithcityanddepartmentalrules,regulations,policiesandprocedures
• SupportyouthdevelopmentthroughAfterSchoolprogrammingwhichincludes,butis not limited to: Art, Sports, Science, Music, Theatre, Academic Support, Shabbat programming, and more!
• Effectively develop a rapport with participants and parents, maintaining safety and confidentiality
• Assumeresponsibilityforthephysicalandmentalhealthandsafetyof childreninthe Afterschool Community
• Keep a record of student activity, behavior, and injuries/accidents
• Activelyparticipateinandsupportcampersthroughoutallactivities
• Providequalitysupervisionatalltimes(e.g. duringschoolpick-up,inassigned homeroom, during snack, throughout activities and all transitional periods)
• AssistTeacherswithchildren’sneedsduringactivitiesandstepintoleadif/when necessary
• Beopentoleadingatleastoneeasy-goingclassaweeksuchasboardgames,ballgames, yoga, watercolors, with support from After School leadership etc.
• Encourageallparticipantstoparticipate&betheiron-sitedailysupportsystem
• Focusonsocialdynamics&friendshipbuildingofassignedchildren
• Whenassignedtorequiredmonthlyswimduty,ensurethatchildrenaresafeand abiding by pool rules.
• Beresponsiblefor overallcleanlinessandorganizationofspacesandsupplies

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18+
• Availability to work on site at the 14Y from 2:30pm-6:15pm at least 3 days per week from September 14th - January 22nd and January 25th-June 4th and staff orientation in September
• Previous experience working with children ages 5 to 10 years old strongly preferred.
• Abilitytocommunicateeffectivelyandrespectfullywithallcommunitymembers, including modeling and facilitating positive conflict resolution
• Abilitytobeamentorandbearesourcetostudents,staff,familiesandembrace/foster cultural inclusiveness

Limitations and Disclaimers

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.