Group Leader Summer 2025

Childcenterny; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking an experienced Group Leader/Camp Counselor to oversee program participants, facilitate activities, and maintain a safe learning environment. This role involves planning, supervising, and assisting with children's programs, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a positive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Content specific experience (i.e. sports, arts, literacy).

Responsibilities

• Setting goals for program participants and facilitating activities.
• Supervising children and taking daily attendance.
• Assisting tutors and managing behavior.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Planning

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Posted Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM

The Child Center of NY with programs throughout Queens is recruiting for an experienced Group Leader/ Camp Counselor to join our team. F ounded in 1953 as a children’s counseling center in Queens, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With nearly 70 locations in NYC’s toughest, most under-served communities, our 1,000 results-oriented professionals are making a difference for more than 30,000 children and their families.

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
• 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 8-6pm and Saturday 5pm- 9pm

Location:

School Based: Roosevelt Island Beacon (645 Main Street. New York, NY )

Pay rate:

$18.00 with experience

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