Fall Group Leader - After School SONYCESCHS (62551)

University Settlement Society Of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

University Settlement Society Of New York is seeking a part-time youth program facilitator for the 10-month school year. The role focuses on creating engaging activities for up to 20 youths, ensuring safety, and guiding multidisciplinary lessons.

You will design lesson plans, support academic activities during homework, and work with a co-counselor. The position requires strong energy, a positive attitude, and ongoing communication with families and staff.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or HSE required; current college enrollment a plus.
• Experience working with middle and high school students.
• Ability to commit for the entire school year.
• Must be over 18 years old.
• Highly energetic, dynamic, and positive.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead engaging activities for up to 20 youth, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Design and implement lesson plans for multidisciplinary activities with student feedback.
• Provide academic assistance during homework period.
• Plan and involve children in a range of multidisciplinary activities with theming.
• Serve as a positive role model and uphold professional behavior.
• Collaborate with co-counselor and staff; communicate with supervisor.
• Communicate with parents about student progress and problems.
• Manage program supplies and use of facilities, including classrooms.
• Complete documentation and administrative tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

HS Diploma or HSE

Youth experience

Commitment for year

18 years or older

Energetic and positive

Education

HS Diploma or HSE

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: 420 East 12th Street - New York, NY 10009
Position Type: Partial Year (10 Months)
Salary Range: $19.13 - $19.13 Hourly

University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.

Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.

Responsibilities:

• Create and lead engaging activities for up to 20 youth, ensuring safety and comfort of students throughout program
• Design and implement lesson plans for multidisciplinary activities using knowledge of positive youth development and incorporating student feedback throughout the school year
• Ensure that academic assistance is provided during homework period
• Plan and involve children in a range of multidisciplinary activities, design and implement thematic based lessons
• Serve as a positive role model for youth and uphold professional behavior at all times
• Work constructively with co-counselor and other colleagues; communicate regularly with supervisory staff
• Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding student progress and problem solving
• Maintain responsibility for designated program supplies and proper use of all facilities, including classrooms
• Complete all necessary documentation and administrative tasks
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor(s)

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or HSE required, current enrollment in college is a plus
• Experience working with middle and high school population
• Ability to commit for the entire school year
• Must be over 18 years old
• Highly energetic, dynamic, and positive

Work Schedule:

Partial Year Part Time, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at 3:30pm - 6:00pm, Wednesday at 2:30pm - 6:00pm, and Friday at 1:30pm - 6:00pm, 17.5 hours per week

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.