Bronx After-School Leader: Arts, STEM & SEL (Part-Time)

DreamYard Project; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Job summary

DreamYard Project in the Bronx is seeking a part-time Group Leader for the PS 32/DreamYard DYCD Compass After School Program. You’ll support students in an active, positive environment and help implement structured activities, with on-site supervision and collaboration with teachers.

Roles include creating lesson plans, supervising transitions, and maintaining safety. The position runs on a year-round dual schedule with paid trainings.

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate effectively with other after school staff.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering a student-centered, safe, respectful, and productive environment for all participants, families and school partners.
• All staff must pass NYC Dept of Education fingerprinting clearance before beginning work.

Responsibilities

• Supervision & Safety: Monitor student behavior, ensure physical safety, and escort children safely during transitions, arrivals, snacks, bathroom breaks, and dismissal.
• Activity Facilitation: Lead hands-on, engaging recreational and academic enrichment activities, including homework help, games, team-building, and enrichment curricula (such as STEM or literacy).
• Positive Youth Development (PYD): Foster an inclusive, welcoming environment that encourages SEL, leadership, and positive self-image.
• Administration: Take daily attendance, track headcounts during transitions, and collaborate professionally with co-workers and activity specialists.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings required (paid at regular hourly rate).
• Other duties as required by management.

Skills

Collaborate with staff

Excellent communication

Student-centered environment

Fingerprinting clearance

Job description

DreamYard Project in the Bronx is seeking a part-time Group Leader for the PS 32/DreamYard DYCD Compass After School Program. You’ll support students in an active, positive environment and help implement structured activities, with on-site supervision and collaboration with teachers.

Roles include creating lesson plans, supervising transitions, and maintaining safety. The position runs on a year-round dual schedule with paid trainings.