Group Leader - International High School

Global Kids; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Retail discounts via PEO

Job summary

Global Kids is seeking an energetic After-school Counselor to serve as a Group Leader, providing a secure, nurturing environment for middle and elementary students in NYC public schools. The role includes mentoring, supervising activities, and chaperoning trips, with a 1:30 PM–6:00 PM weekday schedule.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, experience with youth, and a passion for global education and social action.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Preference for candidates currently attending college.
• Experience with youth using interactive learning strategies.
• Experience with English Language Learners is preferred.
• Commitment to working in culturally diverse settings with antiracist practices.
• Knowledge of global issues, political science, history, education, and social activism is a plus.
• Strong facilitation, consensus-building, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent 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 (Spanish or French) is beneficial.
• Global Kids alumni are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Create and facilitate interactive, experiential workshops for middle school or elementary students.
• Serve as a positive mentor for GK youths.
• Assist with group management and safety during check-in, activities, and dismissal.
• Supervise students and ensure they are never left unattended.
• Chaperone trips when needed.
• Collect program documents and attendance.
• Follow guidelines set by GK, DOE, DYCD, and Health Department.
• Available to work 20–25 hours, Monday–Friday, with some weekends if needed.

Skills

Youth development

Interactive learning

English Language Learners

Cultural diversity

Global issues

Facilitation

Communication

Reliability

Multilingual (Spanish or French)

Education

High School diploma

Currently attending college (preferred)

Job description

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 Schools and receive support through the DYCD SONYC Initiative, we encourage you to apply. Interested candidates MUST be available from 1:30 pm to 6 pm on weekdays.

All positions will be in person. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

After-school Counselor Responsibilities

• 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.
• Past experiences working with English Language Learners
• 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 French)
• 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).

Global Kids offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and professional growth of its employees, including:

• Generous paid time off, including vacations in your first year of employment, 1 personal day, and sick days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and training opportunities

For additional information, please refer to the Global Kids website at www.globalkids.org.

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.

1:30 PM to 6:00 PM

20 - 25 HOURS PER WEEK