The Group Leader is responsible for the direct supervision, engagement, and overall well-being of an assigned group of participants in the COMPASS Afterschool Program. This position leads the daily implementation of program activities and creates a safe, structured, and engaging environment where children can learn, explore new interests, develop social-emotional skills, and build positive relationships. Working collaboratively with the Program Director, Program Supervisor, and Activity Specialist, the Group Leader supports the delivery of high-quality youth development programming that aligns with DYCD COMPASS standards.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and supervise an assigned group of children during daily COMPASS program activities.
- Create and implement age-appropriate activities under the guidance of the Content Specialist and/or Activity Specialist/Instructor.
- Support implementation of required COMPASS content areas, including Social and Emotional Learning, Physical Activity and Healthy Living, Academic Support, STEAM and Literacy, Introduction to College/Careers, and Life Skills Development.
- Maintain active supervision of participants during activities, transitions, snack/supper, restroom breaks, dismissal, field trips, and special events.
- Support positive behavior, conflict resolution, teamwork, youth voice, and positive peer relationships.
- Foster a safe, welcoming, culturally responsive, inclusive, and strengths-based environment for all participants.
- Assist Activity Specialists/Instructors with lesson delivery, materials, group management, and participant engagement.
- Communicate participant needs, behavioral concerns, incidents, and program updates to the Content Specialist and/or Program Director.
- Maintain accurate attendance, activity records, incident reports, and other required documentation as assigned.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, school staff, program staff, and community partners
- Other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualification- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree preferred.
- At least two (2) years of direct experience working with children under age 13.
- Experience working with school-age children in an afterschool, childcare, school, recreation, camp, or community-based setting.
- Ability to lead and supervise groups of children in a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate manner.
- Ability to create and implement activities under the guidance of an Activity Specialist/Instructor or Content Specialist.
- Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and group management skills.
- Must have the necessary content knowledge, experience, and skills to effectively support program activities.
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Work Environment- Field
This is a Part- Time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, and weekends as needed, at assigned location.
Additional Requirements- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)
- Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required)
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Paid Vacation
Paid Personal days
Insurance Coverage:Medical - 3 plan options
Dental - 2 plan options
Vision - 1 plan option
Skills Required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate's degree
- At least two (2) years of direct experience working with children under age 13
- Experience working with school-age children in an afterschool, childcare, school, recreation, camp, or community-based setting
- Ability to lead and supervise groups of children safely and developmentally appropriately
- Ability to create and implement activities under guidance of Activity Specialist/Content Specialist
- Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and group management skills
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)
- Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites if required
What We Do
Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity. With an annual budget of $203 million and 101 programs at 138 sites throughout the New York City and lower Westchester area, we deliver dedicated support to promote safe environments for children and help families thrive through our family stabilization, family foster care and adoption programs; innovative special educational programs that advance learning from early childhood through high school; result-focused programs that help court-involved youth change the trajectory of their lives; caring services that promote independence for children and adults with developmental disabilities; and pro-active community health initiatives that foster well-being. Across programs, we continually engage new, innovative techniques and implement evidence-based models to increase our impact and promote better outcomes.
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