Afterschool Group Leader & Youth Mentor

Nia Community Services Network Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nia Community Services Network Inc. is seeking a part-time program assistant to support a supervised youth program at PS/IS 95 in Brooklyn, NY.

The role involves assisting with activities, attendance, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment for students after school. The position requires at least 2 years of experience with children, strong communication, and the ability to follow approved lesson plans.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• At least 2 years of direct experience working with children.
• Associate’s degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive care and supervision to assigned group of students.
• Lead group through daily procedures including arrival, snack, transitions, activities, and dismissal.
• Develop understanding of COMPASS models and positive youth development approaches.
• Ensure participants are supervised according to licensor regulations.
• Take student attendance and account for all students.
• Assist with activity facilitation per approved lesson plans.
• Support participants with learning and behavioral needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, youth workers and other staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of classroom/space throughout program.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required

College coursework in education/youth development

Job description

Nia Community Services Network Inc. is seeking a part-time program assistant to support a supervised youth program at PS/IS 95 in Brooklyn, NY.

The role involves assisting with activities, attendance, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment for students after school. The position requires at least 2 years of experience with children, strong communication, and the ability to follow approved lesson plans.