COMPASS Afterschool Program Group Leader

New York Child Growth & Development Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

New York Child Growth & Development Center seeks a Group Leader to supervise a cohort of participants in School Age Child Care, ensuring safety and positive engagement after school in Fresh Meadows, NY. You'll work under Content Specialist guidance to deliver engaging activities and support students' social-emotional and academic growth.

Responsibilities include supervising groups with staff-to-student ratios (1:10-1:15), facilitating STEAM and literacy activities, assisting with homework,

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• At least two years of direct experience with children under 13.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision and safety with SACC staff-to-student ratios (1:10 Elementary; 1:15 Middle).
• Implement age-appropriate activities and assist with homework support.
• Foster SEL, mentor participants, and report needs to Program Director.
• Record daily attendance and participate in weekly trainings.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Homework support

Communication skills

Multilingual (Mandarin/Spanish/Russian

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree encouraged

Job description

Location:

PS173Q: 174-10 67th Ave, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
PS154Q: 75-02 162nd St, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
PS29Q: 125-10 23rd Ave, College Point, NY 11356

POSITION SUMMARY

The Group Leader is the primary front-line staff member responsible for the direct supervision, safety, and engagement of a specific cohort of participants. Working under the guidance of the Content Specialist and Activity Specialists, the Group Leader builds positive relationships with students, facilitates daily activities, and ensures a supportive environment that fosters social-emotional and academic growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Direct Supervision & Safety

• Supervise a specific group of participants, ensuring strict adherence to School Age Child Care (SACC) staff-to-student ratios at all times (1:10 for Elementary; 1:15 for Middle School).
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment, actively monitoring student behavior and interactions.
• Escort participants during transitions between activities, arrival, dismissal, and bathroom breaks, ensuring headcounts are conducted regularly.

2. Activity Facilitation & Engagement

• Implement age-appropriate activities and lesson plans created by the Content Specialist or Activity Specialists in areas such as STEAM, Literacy, Arts, and Physical Recreation.
• Assist students with homework and academic support tasks during designated "Homework Help" sessions.
• Facilitate "structured" and "unstructured" play, ensuring all students are actively engaged and included in the program.
• Support specialized programming offered by the organization, such as Chinese Cultural Art, Robotics, or ESL support, by assisting Activity Specialists as needed.

3. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mentorship

• Serve as a positive role model, fostering healthy relationships and peer-to-peer mentoring among participants.
• Implement the program's Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum strategies to help students manage emotions, build self-confidence, and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Identify participant needs or behavioral changes and report them to the Program Director or Inclusion Coordinator for appropriate support.

4. Administrative Duties

• Accurately record daily attendance and assist with the collection of required program data.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and required professional development trainings (minimum 15 hours annually) to enhance skills in youth development and safety.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Minimum Age: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate's degree (or progress toward one) is preferred.
• Experience: Must have at least two (2) years of direct experience working with children under age 13 years.

Required Skills

• Ability to lead and supervise groups of children effectively.
• Basic content knowledge in general academic subjects to support homework help.
• Strong communication skills to interact professionally with parents, school staff, and program leadership.
• Language Skills: Fluency in Mandarin, Spanish, or Russian is a strong plus, given the demographics of District 25.

WORK SCHEDULE

• School Year: Monday – Friday, typically 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Part-Time).
• Holidays/Summer: Availability for full-day shifts (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM) during school holidays and summer programming is required based on the program calendar.