Youth Group Leader – After-School & Camp Programs

Grand Street Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Street Settlement’s Youth Services team seeks a Group Leader to support COMPASS Elementary PS 157 after-school programs. The role focuses on promoting growth, leadership, and a positive self-image through engaging activities, team-building, and curriculum-based lessons.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 2pm–6pm, with performance-based funding considerations. Requires a high school diploma, youth development experience, and strong administrative skills; Spanish fluency is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish encouraged.
• Youth development experience required.
• Experience teaching and designing curricula.
• Experience with diverse youth.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Ability to multitask under pressure.
• Three+ years’ experience with youth; curriculum delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Must complete after-school trainings per school-age child care requirements.
• Supervise and intervene with youth groups.
• Maintain staff-to-camper supervision during activities and trips.
• Design and implement project-based school-year curriculum.
• Facilitate group management and activities based on after-school themes.
• Work collaboratively with co-workers; follow daily schedules.
• Create a camp culture of positive group cohesiveness.
• Maintain safety; log incidents and required reports.
• Communicate with parents and complete paperwork as needed.
• Supervise and evaluate youth staff.

Skills

Youth leadership

Curriculum design

Team supervision

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Program coordination

Education

High School diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

CPR/ AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Grand Street Settlement’s Youth Services team seeks a Group Leader to support COMPASS Elementary PS 157 after-school programs. The role focuses on promoting growth, leadership, and a positive self-image through engaging activities, team-building, and curriculum-based lessons.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 2pm–6pm, with performance-based funding considerations. Requires a high school diploma, youth development experience, and strong administrative skills; Spanish fluency is a plus.