Group Leader - JHS 185 - Flushing, Queens

Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Child Center of NY in Flushing, Queens, NY is seeking a Group Leader for JHS 185. The role involves setting goals for participants, facilitating activities, and preparing curriculum while maintaining a safe learning environment.

Hours align with after-school programming: Monday through Friday, 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM, with a pay rate of $18.00 per hour. The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Content-specific experience (e.g., sports, arts, literacy) required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with children is essential.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet timelines and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Provide homework help and supervise children in after-school programs.
• Supervise and monitor attendance of participants.
• Assist tutors and activity staff to manage and document behavior.
• Maintain program supplies.
• Assist with data collection and participant documentation.
• Attend program meetings and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with children

Independent planning

Multi-tasking

Office software

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Group Leader - JHS 185 - Flushing, Queens

Flushing, Queens, NY, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC's most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

The Group Leader is responsible for setting goals for program participants, facilitating activities, and preparing curriculum and lesson plans. The group leader maintains a safe and learning environment for program participants.

• Providing homework help, facilitating activities and supervising children in programs outside of school day hours.
• Supervise and monitor children and take daily attendance.
• Assist tutors and activity specialist to manage and document behavior.
• Maintain supplies.
• Assist and maintain in data collection and upkeep of participants documents.
• Attend all necessary program meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have content specific experience (i.e. sports, arts, literacy, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• Between 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Pay rate:

• $18.00

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V