Group Leader

Grand Street Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Street Settlement’s Youth Services team seeks a Group Leader to support COMPASS Elementary PS 157 after-school programs. The role focuses on promoting growth, leadership, and a positive self-image through engaging activities, team-building, and curriculum-based lessons.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 2pm–6pm, with performance-based funding considerations. Requires a high school diploma, youth development experience, and strong administrative skills; Spanish fluency is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish encouraged.
• Youth development experience required.
• Experience teaching and designing curricula.
• Experience with diverse youth.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Ability to multitask under pressure.
• Three+ years’ experience with youth; curriculum delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Must complete after-school trainings per school-age child care requirements.
• Supervise and intervene with youth groups.
• Maintain staff-to-camper supervision during activities and trips.
• Design and implement project-based school-year curriculum.
• Facilitate group management and activities based on after-school themes.
• Work collaboratively with co-workers; follow daily schedules.
• Create a camp culture of positive group cohesiveness.
• Maintain safety; log incidents and required reports.
• Communicate with parents and complete paperwork as needed.
• Supervise and evaluate youth staff.

Skills

Youth leadership

Curriculum design

Team supervision

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Program coordination

Education

High School diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

CPR/ AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

POSITION: Group Leader

DEPARTMENT: Youth Services

LOCATION: COMPASS Elementary PS 157

REPORTS TO: Program Director and/or Assistant Program Director

SALARY: $20 per hour based on experience and credentials

DATES: School Year September 2026 - June 2027

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 2pm - 6pm; Position is performance based and is also contingent on funding availability.

JOB SUMMARY: As part of our Youth Services Department’s vision: all Youth Services Staff will assist in promoting growth, leadership and positive self-image in all of our Grand Street Settlement sites. Group Leaders during the summer will promote and develop a safe and engaging learning environment for youth. Recreational activities, team building activities/games, theme based lessons, and trips are integral parts of summer day camp activities.

Education, Experience And Requirements

• High School diploma a must, college degree preferred
• Candidates who are fluent in Spanish are highly encouraged to apply
• Youth development experience required
• Must have experience teaching and designing curricula
• Previous experience working with diverse young people
• High level of proficiency in administrative work
• Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects
• High level of proficiency in administrative work
• Three (3) or more years’ experience & expertise working with youth (volunteer experience is acceptable).
• Three (3) or more years’ experience coaching, instructing, or facilitating curriculum-based lessons (to youth preferred).
• Ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic.
• Candidate must successfully complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Checks; Physical w/ updated TB Test (Fees may apply)
• If offered the position, must submit $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review
• Valid CPR/AED Pro certification through recognized accrediting body preferred.
• Valid First Aid/RTE certification through recognized accrediting body preferred.
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all students while remaining professional at all times and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance and most importantly, professionalism.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Training

• Must complete after school trainings as per school- age child care requirements

Supervise Participants

• Problem solve and intervene directly with youth in groups
• Maintain adequate staff to camper supervision during all activities and trips

Facilitate After School Activities

• Design and implement project-based school year curriculum
• Must facilitate group management and activities based on the after school themes
• Work collaboratively with co-workers
• Know and follow daily in-house and trip schedules and procedures
• Create a camp culture of positive group cohesiveness

Ensure Safety

• Must be able to supervise a group of children and participate in activities and trips; provide and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain adequate supplies in first aid and safety kits
• Maintain medical and contact information for each camper
• Responsible for maintaining daily log of all incidents/ injuries
• Prepare attendance reports and other reports as required
• Know and adhere to all regulations and procedures outlined in safety plan

Other

• Communicate regularly and appropriately with parents
• Complete all necessary paperwork that is required
• Come to ready to work with a positive attitude
• Supervise and evaluate youth staff
• Other assignments as required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)