Group Leader

Global Kids Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts through PEO

Job summary

Global Kids Inc. seeks an attentive After-school Counselor to lead interactive workshops for middle or elementary students in NYC public schools, aligned with the DYCD SONYC initiative.

A High School diploma is required (college enrollment preferred); experience with youth, facilitation, and strong communication skills are essential. Availability 2 PM–6 PM on weekdays is required, with 20–25 hours weekly and occasional weekend shifts. Bilingual abilities and a commitment to diversity are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college enrollment preferred.
• Experience with youth using interactive learning strategies.
• Commitment to diverse settings and antiracist practices.
• Knowledge of global issues, political science, history, education, and social activism.
• Facilitation, consensus-building, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, initiative, creativity, and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication, writing, organizational, and technology skills.
• International experience is a plus.
• Bilingual abilities (Spanish or Haitian Creole) are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create and facilitate interactive workshops for students in NYC public schools.
• Serve as a positive mentor for GK youths.
• Support group management and ensure safety during activities and check-in/dismissal.
• Assist with supervising students and chaperoning trips.
• Help collect program documents and attendance records.
• Follow guidelines from Global Kids and partner agencies.
• Available to work 20-25 hours Monday-Friday; some weekends may be required.

Skills

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Communication

Organization

Education

High School diploma

Currently attending college

Job description

Part Time New York, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1001

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Global Kids (GK) is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and mobilizing youth to become proactive global citizens who are actively engaged in the world and well-prepared for their future endeavors. Our After-school counselors are Group Leaders who play a pivotal role in fostering a secure, nurturing, and enriching environment for young individuals beyond regular school hours. Their primary objective is to ensure the overall well-being, growth, and active participation of the students under their care.

We are seeking candidates who possess a steadfast commitment to youth development, global education, and social action. If you are passionate about making a difference and are interested in contributing to GK's community programs, which are situated within New York City Public Middle and Elementary Schools and receive support through the DYCD SONYC Initiative, we encourage you to apply. Interested candidates MUST be available from 2 pm to 6 pm on weekdays.

After-school Counselor Responsibilities include:

• Create and facilitate interactive, experiential workshops and activities for middle school students or elementary school youths (Depending on your placement).
• Serve as a positive, encouraging & affirming mentor for GK middle school youth or elementary school youths.
• Help with group management, including supporting positive group interactions, monitoring group transitions between activities, and ensuring safety during check-in, dismissal, and program hours.
• Assist with supervising students, including ensuring that students are never left on their own.
• Assist with chaperoning trips.
• Help with collecting program documents and attendance.
• Follow all guidelines and protocols outlined by Global Kids, the Department of Education, Youth and Community Development, and the Department of Health.
• Available to work 20-25 hours Monday-Friday and some weekends if needed.

Qualifications for an Afterschool Counselor:

• A High School diploma is required. Currently attending college is preferred.
• Experience working with youth using interactive learning strategies.
• Commitment to and understanding of working in culturally diverse settings and using antiracist practices
• Knowledge of or passion for global issues, political science, history, education, and social activism.
• Good facilitation, consensus-building, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic, reliability , initiative, creativity, and willingness to learn
• Strong communication, writing, organizational, and technology skills.
• International experience is a plus.
• Fluency in other languages is a plus (particularly Spanish or Haitian Creole)
• Global Kids alumni are strongly encouraged to apply.

Hours/Wages/Benefits:

The salary is $18-$22 an hour. GK staff can also access retail discounts through our Professional Employer Organization (PEO).

2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

20 - 25 HOURS PER WEEK

Global Kids, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, citizenship, mental or physical handicap or disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We continue to support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and diversity.