Teen Program Engagement Leader

Bronx House; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Bronx House is seeking a Group Leader to support the daily operation of the Teen Program, creating a safe, welcoming, structured environment for tweens ages 11-13 and teens ages 14-19.

This role works directly with participants, encourages involvement in activities, assists with attendance and program expectations, and helps ensure youth are actively participating. The ideal candidate is energetic, dependable, approachable, organized, and comfortable building positive relationships with teens.

Qualifications

• Experience working with teens or youth is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, punctual, organized, and able to follow through with assigned responsibilities.
• Able to take initiative and engage teens.
• Able to manage conflict calmly and appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Welcome teens and tweens into the program and help maintain a positive and inclusive environment.
• Supervise participants in the Teen Lounge and other designated program spaces.
• Actively engage with teens and encourage participants to join scheduled activities, workshops, special events, and programs.
• Assist facilitators with activities such as music production, dance, fitness, arts, workshops, games, and other enrichment programming.
• Support homework and designated academic time when needed.
• Monitor daily attendance, check-in participants, and track participation.
• Communicate program expectations and schedules clearly to participants.
• Help teens transition between activities and program spaces.
• Lead or assist with games, group activities, challenges, tournaments, theme days, and other activities.
• Assist with special events, trips, college visits, workshops, and other Teen Program opportunities.
• Assist with recruitment and outreach efforts when needed, including promoting upcoming activities.

Skills

Youth experience

Communication

Reliability

Initiative

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Job description

Bronx House is seeking a Group Leader to support the daily operation of the Teen Program, creating a safe, welcoming, structured environment for tweens ages 11-13 and teens ages 14-19.

This role works directly with participants, encourages involvement in activities, assists with attendance and program expectations, and helps ensure youth are actively participating. The ideal candidate is energetic, dependable, approachable, organized, and comfortable building positive relationships with teens.