Empowering After-School Youth Program Leader

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Group Leader to provide a safe, engaging after-school experience for a consistent group of youth. You will plan and facilitate pro-social activity lessons and curricula to support healthy youth development across various areas.

Responsibilities include homework help, supervision, and collaboration with program leadership to deliver hands-on projects, showcases, and family engagement. Monday–Friday 1:45PM–6:00PM with some Saturday hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Minimum 2 years direct experience with children.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while communicating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide homework help, facilitate activities, and safely supervise children in programs outside of school day hours.
• Develop, with program leadership support, high-quality project-based lessons that are hands-on and engaging for students.
• Support the implementation of showcases, exhibits, etc. to share student work with families and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families & school faculty.
• Take daily attendance.
• Implement positive behavior management systems, focusing on clear expectations for youth behavior; verbal acknowledgment; and systemic rewards for demonstrating desired behaviors.
• Assist activity specialists, tutors, and subcontractors to manage and document behavior and facilitate activity as needed.
• Maintain and organize activity supplies for your program delivery.
• Assist and maintain in data collection and upkeep of participants documents.
• Attend all necessary program meetings.
• Attend related professional development opportunities to build personal/professional skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Child development awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Group Leader to provide a safe, engaging after-school experience for a consistent group of youth. You will plan and facilitate pro-social activity lessons and curricula to support healthy youth development across various areas.

Responsibilities include homework help, supervision, and collaboration with program leadership to deliver hands-on projects, showcases, and family engagement. Monday–Friday 1:45PM–6:00PM with some Saturday hours may be needed.