PS15 - Group Leader

Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401k Pension

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability & life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Child Center of NY in Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY is seeking a Group Leader for PS 015 to lead after-school programming and curriculum development. The role emphasizes creating a safe, engaging environment and guiding participants toward learning goals.

Responsibilities include homework help, activity facilitation, attendance tracking, and data documentation, with collaboration across tutors and staff to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide homework help, facilitate activities, and supervise children outside school hours.
• Supervise and monitor attendance; maintain daily records.
• Assist tutors and activity specialists to manage and document behavior.
• Maintain supplies and document participant information.
• Attend program meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Group Leader - PS 015 (Springfield Queens NY)

Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY 11434, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Company Overview

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.

Summary

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

None

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• 1 year of experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.

Job Behavioral Expectations

• Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.
• Safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity standards.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures including maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to all HIPAA guidelines at all times.

Physical demands and work environment

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit for long period of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or control; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

• Work is performed in an office environment with normal heating and cooling.

We Also Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

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

Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY 11434, USA