Group Leader - COMPASS After-School & Summer Program

Areté Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Arete Education is seeking a Group Leader for PS 65, part-time, on-site in the Bronx. You will supervise after-school programming and Summer Rising, supporting students, families, and school staff in a safe, engaging environment.

The role requires strong communication, reliability, and collaboration with teachers and administrators; training and clearances are mandatory, with a focus on student well-being and safe operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college degree preferred.
• MANDATED ReporterTraining: Sexual Harassment & Foundations in Health and Safety (8 hours) required.
• DoE PETS background clearance is required.
• Internship/experience with Arete Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance for assigned weekly shifts during school days.
• Timely arrival to work.
• Lead orderly, safe arrival and dismissal procedures.
• Support school staff to create safe learning environments.
• Establish safe hallways with staff support.
• Demonstrate commitment to excellence in work with students and families.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities.
• Reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve performance.
• Maintain friendly, open communication with families.
• Communicate with supervisors and Arete HQ via email/phone.
• Be flexible with weekly scheduling.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Professionalism

Attendance

Education

High School diploma

College degree preferred

PETS background clearance

Mandatory trainings (PETS Health & Safety)

Job description

Group Leader (PS 65)

P.S. 065 Mother Hale Academy

Organization: Arete Education

Position Type: Part-time (School Year and Summer Programming)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Monday - Friday (2:15pm - 6:00pm); evenings and weekends as needed; 13 holidays (8:00am - 6:00pm); Summer Rising Program (8:00am - 6:00pm)

Location: On-Site, Bronx, NY

Salary Range: $20/hr

About Areté Education

Areté Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving 1,500 students and families annually in the Bronx, Washington Heights, and Bed-Stuy. Through afterschool, summer, and career-connected programs, Areté delivers 5,000+ program hours per year with a 97% graduation rate and 76% post-secondary enrollment. For more information, please visit www.areteeducation.org.

Position Summary

As an employee of Areté working during an after school program at an elementary school on-site, we expect excellent performance in all of the following areas listed below.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Regular attendance for assigned weekly shifts during school day at assigned Partner School

• Timely arrival to work

• Lead orderly, safe, and caring arrival and dismissal procedures

• Support teachers, administrators, and other school staff to surround all students and families entering the building with safe and caring context for learning

• Support school staff with establishing safe hallways

• A commitment to excellence in your work with students as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with students and families

• Collaboration with colleagues and supervisors

• Participation in all professional learning opportunities provided

• Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance

• Friendly and open communication with families

• Regular communication with supervisors and Areté headquarters staff (email, phone)

• Flexibility in weekly scheduling

Education and Experience

• Prior internship or work experience working with Arete Education preferred

• Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment and Foundations in Health and Safety online training required (8-hours)

• Department of Education PETS background clearance

• High School diploma, college degree preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to support program activities

Potential Schedule:

Monday - Friday (2:15pm - 6:00pm) - Total hours per week: 18.75
Summer Program and Holiday Schedule (8:00am - 6:00pm) - 40 hours

Start Date: Subject to PETS clearance

*This position is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations