Afterschool Group Leader — Safe, Caring Elementary Support

Areté Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Areté Education is seeking a Group Leader for an afterschool program in Brooklyn. This on-site, part-time role runs Monday–Friday from 2:15pm to 5:30pm within a school setting, with total weekly hours around 16.25.

The position supports students, families, and school staff to ensure safe, caring contexts for learning after the school day ends. The role emphasizes punctuality, teamwork, attendance, and involvement in ongoing professional learning.

Qualifications

• Prior internship or work experience working with Arete Education preferred
• Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment and Foundations in Health and Safety online training required (8-hours)
• Department of Education PETS background clearance
• High School diploma, college degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance for assigned weekly shifts during school day at assigned Partner School
• Timely arrival to work
• Lead orderly, safe, and caring arrival and dismissal procedures
• Support teachers, administrators, and other school staff to surround all students and families entering the building with safe and caring context for learning
• Support school staff with establishing safe hallways
• A commitment to excellence in your work with students as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with students and families
• Collaboration with colleagues and supervisors
• Participation in all professional learning opportunities provided
• Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance
• Friendly and open communication with families
• Regular communication with supervisors and Arete headquarters staff (email, phone)
• Flexibility in weekly scheduling

Education

High School diploma, college degree preferred

PETS background clearance

Mandated Reporter training (8 hours)

Arete Education affiliation preferred

Job description

Areté Education is seeking a Group Leader for an afterschool program in Brooklyn. This on-site, part-time role runs Monday–Friday from 2:15pm to 5:30pm within a school setting, with total weekly hours around 16.25.

The position supports students, families, and school staff to ensure safe, caring contexts for learning after the school day ends. The role emphasizes punctuality, teamwork, attendance, and involvement in ongoing professional learning.