Afterschool Group Leader - COMPASS Program

Rising Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation

Paid Personal days

Insurance Coverage

Job summary

Rising Ground in New York City seeks a Group Leader for the COMPASS Afterschool Program. This part-time role directly supervises an assigned group of children, delivering daily activities in a safe, structured, and engaging environment that supports social-emotional growth and positive relationships.

You will collaborate with the Program Director and specialists to implement COMPASS content areas and ensure high-quality youth development programming.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree preferred.
• At least two years of direct experience with children under age 13.
• Experience in afterschool, childcare, school, recreation, camp, or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise an assigned group of children during daily COMPASS program activities.
• Create and implement age-appropriate activities with guidance from specialists.
• Support content areas including SEL, physical activity, academic support, STEAM, and life skills.
• Maintain active supervision during activities, transitions, and events.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and strengths-based environment for participants.
• Assist with lesson delivery, materials, and participant engagement.
• Communicate participant needs and incidents to supervisors.
• Maintain accurate attendance and records.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Group management

Youth engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Rising Ground in New York City seeks a Group Leader for the COMPASS Afterschool Program. This part-time role directly supervises an assigned group of children, delivering daily activities in a safe, structured, and engaging environment that supports social-emotional growth and positive relationships.

You will collaborate with the Program Director and specialists to implement COMPASS content areas and ensure high-quality youth development programming.