Group Leader (Opportunities in Queens & Brooklyn)

Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Child Center of NY in New York City seeks a Group Leader to set goals for participants, lead activities, and prepare curriculum while maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment after school.

You will provide homework help, supervise attendance, assist tutors, manage supplies, and attend program meetings; schedule is Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–5:20 PM; pay rate $18.00 per hour. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Provide homework help and supervise children in after-school programs.
• Supervise attendance and monitor behavior.
• Assist tutors and activity specialists with managing records.
• Maintain supplies and participant documents.
• Attend program meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning

Time management

Independence

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Position Overview:

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the group activities and carries out responsibilities in accordance with the federal, state, locals’ requirements as well as agency policies and applicable laws.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience working with children (tutoring, day care center, regular babysitting, summer camp counselor, etc.)
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task
• Responsible, reliable, and dependable

Work Schedule:

• Monday – Friday
• Between 2:00 PM – 5:20 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