Group Leader

Partnership with Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Partnership with Children in the South Bronx is seeking a Part-time Group Leader to support after-school programming at South Bronx Academy for Applied Media. You will work 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday 2:30pm–6:00pm, in person, helping with activities, homework support, safety, and supervision.

This role requires reliable attendance and collaboration with staff to create a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with children and after‑school programs preferred.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.
• Ability to participate in group sports, recreation, arts and crafts, and events.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all program participants.
• Assist with homework completion.
• Assist Activity Specialist in lessons and activities.
• Provide constant supervision to assigned groups of children.
• Ensure classrooms and activity areas are cleaned and organized.
• Motivate and maintain active participant involvement.
• Notify supervisors of behaviors affecting safety or quality services.
• Attend required meetings and training.
• Follow all safety protocols outlined by relevant authorities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Child care

Punctuality

Teamwork

Activity supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Partnership With Children (PWC) strengthens the mental health and well‑being of New York City students by embedding licensed social workers and comprehensivesupportsdirectly in schools reaching over20,000 childrenand families each year. Across our core partner schools we build ecosystems of support that empower students, support families, and transform schools through trauma-informed counseling, community-based programming, and healing-based arts education—creating nurturing environments that foster resilience, learning, and opportunity.

Partnership with Children provides critical counseling, school-wide services, and family and community outreach in high‑poverty, New York City public schools so students can reach their full potential. The Beacon Programs are school‑based Community Centers, funded by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Programs operate during after school hours, weeknights, weekends, and during summer vacation and school holidays, providing a wide range of services and activities for children and their families as well as classes for adults of all ages.

Group Leaders are responsible for assisting Activity Specialists in facilitating project‑based learning and will be responsible for the overall care and safety of program participants.

Major Duties

• Ensure the safety of all program participants.
• Assist with homework completion.
• Assist Activity Specialist in the implementation of lessons and activities.
• Provide constant supervision to assigned groups of children.
• Ensure that classroom and activity areas are cleaned and organized.
• Motivate and maintain active involvement of program participants.
• Notify supervisors of any and all behaviors that impede the provision of quality services and the safety of participants and staff. This includes the proactive reporting of incidents involving physical injury or emotional/social harm‑doing.
• Attend all required meetings and training.
• Abide by all safety protocols as outlined by the Department of Health/OCFS, DYCD and PwC.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Experience working with children, experience working in an after‑school program preferred.
• Must demonstrate reliable and consistent work habits, and ability to work with other youth.
• Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
• Ability to assist and participate in group sports and recreation, educational, arts and crafts and special events.

Salary and Working Hours

$19/hour

• School year Hours: Part‑time - 15 hours per week; Programming is offered every weekday from M‑F 2:30pm-6pm.

This position is fully in‑person and does not offer any remote work.

Location: South Bronx Academy for Applied Media

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

Partnership with Children welcomes diversity in all its forms and believes that its mission can only be achieved when diversity is leveraged across all areas, including race, gender, gender expression, age, nationality and life experience. Partnership with Children is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Partnership with Children provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.