Group Leader (SY 26 - 27)

Areté Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Areté Education is seeking a Group Leader for an afterschool program in Brooklyn. This on-site, part-time role runs Monday–Friday from 2:15pm to 5:30pm within a school setting, with total weekly hours around 16.25.

The position supports students, families, and school staff to ensure safe, caring contexts for learning after the school day ends. The role emphasizes punctuality, teamwork, attendance, and involvement in ongoing professional learning.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 Arete headquarters staff (email, phone)
• Flexibility in weekly scheduling

Education

High School diploma, college degree preferred

PETS background clearance

Mandated Reporter training (8 hours)

Arete Education affiliation preferred

Job description

Group Leader (PS 59)

Organization: Areté Education
Position Type: Part-time (School Year)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Monday - Friday (2:15pm - 5:30pm)
Location: On-Site, Brooklyn, 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. 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 - 5:30pm) - Total hours per week: 16.25

Start Date

Subject to PETS clearance

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