Afterschool Group Leader/Group Worker

Neighborhood Initiatives Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Neighborhood Initiative Development Corp. in New York City seeks a Youth Worker to supervise elementary-aged participants in its after-school program, ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment that supports academic and social-emotional development.

The role involves planning activities, coordinating with staff, and maintaining attendance and safety records, with a part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week and a fingerprint background check requirement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred; applicants currently enrolled are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with children in after-school programs, daycare, school, camp, SYEP, or similar setting preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with youth, families, and school staff.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available Monday through Friday between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM, with occasional evening or weekend meetings, trainings, or special events.
• Must complete required annual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Program Director and Assistant Program Director.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of an assigned group of participants throughout the program day.
• Arrive at the program site at least ten (10) minutes prior to participant arrival.
• Assist in planning and implementing engaging daily activities that support academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, recreation, leadership, arts, and wellness.
• Prepare materials and supplies necessary for planned activities.
• Escort participants safely to classrooms, activity spaces, the cafeteria, playgrounds, and educational field trips.
• Lead organized games, recreational activities, and team-building exercises.
• Maintain and organize program equipment, games, and supplies.
• Support Activity Specialists and guest presenters during enrichment programming.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance, dismissal records, and required participant documentation.
• Promptly report accidents, illnesses, incidents, behavioral concerns, and safety issues to the Program Director.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming program environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, mandatory trainings, professional development, and organization-wide events.
• Ensure compliance with NYC Department of Health, DYCD, OCFS, DOE, and NIDC policies and procedures.
• Serve as a positive role model while fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all youth.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

Group Leaders and Group Workers are responsible for providing daily supervision, guidance, and support to a designated group of elementary-aged participants in NIDC's after-school program. Working under the supervision of the Program Director and Assistant Program Director, the Youth Worker helps create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment that promotes academic success, social-emotional development, leadership, and recreation.

Duties and Responsibilities, in concert with NIDC Youth Department Staff:

• Reports directly to the Program Director and Assistant Program Director.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of an assigned group of participants throughout the program day.
• Arrive at the program site at least ten (10) minutes prior to participant arrival.
• Assist in planning and implementing engaging daily activities that support academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, recreation, leadership, arts, and wellness.
• Prepare materials and supplies necessary for planned activities.
• Escort participants safely to classrooms, activity spaces, the cafeteria, playgrounds, and educational field trips.
• Lead organized games, recreational activities, and team-building exercises.
• Maintain and organize program equipment, games, and supplies.
• Support Activity Specialists and guest presenters during enrichment programming.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance, dismissal records, and required participant documentation.
• Promptly report accidents, illnesses, incidents, behavioral concerns, and safety issues to the Program Director.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming program environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, mandatory trainings, professional development, and organization-wide events.
• Ensure compliance with NYC Department of Health, DYCD, OCFS, DOE, and NIDC policies and procedures.
• Serve as a positive role model while fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all youth.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred; applicants currently enrolled in high school, a GED program, or college are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children in an after-school program, daycare, school, camp, SYEP, or similar youth development setting preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with youth, families, and school staff.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available Monday through Friday between the hours of 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM, with occasional evening or weekend meetings, trainings, or special events.
• Must complete required annual professional development.

· A current physical examination and TB test are required. All site-based staff must successfully complete fingerprint clearance prior to employment.

This is a part-time position with approximately 20 hours per week.

Neighborhood Initiative Development Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Neighborhood Initiative Development Corp. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Company Description

We provide a broad range of youth development and family support services, including after-school programs for students in grades K-12, summer camp, a nightly teen center, and support for older youth and adults. As a staple in the community, NIDC works with tenants, landlords, precincts, schools, health centers, merchants, and elected officials to address a wide variety of issues facing the Bronx, including economic development and revitalization.

Company Description

We provide a broad range of youth development and family support services, including after-school programs for students in grades K-12, summer camp, a nightly t