Afterschool Group Leader — COMPASS (Far Rockaway)

Rising Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Rising Ground in Far Rockaway, NY seeks a Part-time Group Leader for the COMPASS Afterschool Program at RISE Academy. You will supervise an assigned group of children, lead daily activities, and help deliver youth development programming with a focus on social-emotional learning, academics, and STEAM. On-site, with summer involvement.

The role requires in-person attendance, experience with school-age children, and a commitment to creating an inclusive environment for diverse youth in NYC.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of direct experience working with children under age 13.
• Experience with school-age children in afterschool, childcare, school, recreation, camp, or community-based setting.
• Ability to supervise groups of children safely and in an engaging manner.
• Ability to create and implement activities under guidance of an Activity Specialist/Instructor or Content Specialist.
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and group management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead an assigned group of children and maintain active supervision during activities, transitions, meals and snacks, restroom breaks, dismissal, field trips, and special events.
• Create and implement age-appropriate activities under the guidance of the Content Specialist or Activity Specialist/Instructor, and assist with lessons, materials, group management, and participant engagement.
• Support required COMPASS content areas: social and emotional learning; physical activity and healthy living; academic support; STEAM and literacy; introduction to college and careers; and life skills development.
• Promote positive behavior, conflict resolution, teamwork, youth voice, and supportive peer relationships.
• Create a safe, welcoming, culturally responsive, inclusive environment for all participants.
• Communicate participant needs, behavioral concerns, incidents, and program updates to the Content Specialist or Program Director.
• Maintain accurate attendance, activity records, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, school staff, program staff, and community partners.
• Provide program support during seven weeks of summer programming.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rising Ground in Far Rockaway, NY seeks a Part-time Group Leader for the COMPASS Afterschool Program at RISE Academy. You will supervise an assigned group of children, lead daily activities, and help deliver youth development programming with a focus on social-emotional learning, academics, and STEAM. On-site, with summer involvement.

The role requires in-person attendance, experience with school-age children, and a commitment to creating an inclusive environment for diverse youth in NYC.