Assistant Group Leader — After-School Enrichment

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

40+ Days of Paid Time Off

403(B) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services is seeking an Assistant Group Leader for our after-school enrichment and recreational program in Brooklyn. You will support staff in delivering engaging activities, supervise youth, and help manage daily operations during the school year.

The role involves working Monday through Friday, 2 pm–6 pm, up to 20 hours per week, with a $17.00 hourly rate. Join a mission-driven team focused on youth development and safe, supportive environments.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be available during the program hours listed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Responsibilities

• Assist the group leader with engaging activities, including sports and recreation, educational, arts and crafts, and special events.
• Collect attendance folder and other data as necessary.
• Supervise participants throughout the afterschool program.
• Distribute snacks and assist with clean-up.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining the rules of the program and upholding the afterschool model.
• Support activity instructor(s) with lessons.
• Collaborate with group leader to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
• Follow all GSS, DYCD and SACC regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Youth development mindset

Flexibility

Job description

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome prospective employees for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission.

Good Shepherd Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or any other applicable protected classification , in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance.

The Assistant Group Leader supports and assists staff in carrying out all planned educational and enrichment activities for the after-school enrichment and recreational program.

Reports To: Program Director, PS 32

Location: 420 Union Street, Brooklyn, New York 11231

Hours: Up to 20 hours/Week; Non-Exempt

Schedule: School Year / September - June / Monday - Friday, 2 pm to 6 pm

Salary: $17.00 / hour

Major Duties:

Assist the group leader with engaging activities, including sports and recreation, educational, arts and crafts, and special events.

Collect attendance folder and other data as necessary.

Supervise participants throughout the afterschool program.

Distribute snacks and assist with clean-up.

Assist with monitoring and maintaining the rules of the program and upholding the afterschool model.

Support activity instructor(s) with lessons.

Collaborate with group leader to ensure a safe and supportive environment.

Follow all GSS, DYCD and SACC regulations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.

Must demonstrate reliable and consistent work habits, and the ability to work with other youth.

Must be available during the program hours listed above.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic team environment.

Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Tuition Assistance 40+ Days of Paid Time Off

Personal and Pet Insurance 403 (B) Retirement Plan

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