What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMPASS Afterschool Program Group Leader position at New York Child Growth an Development Center?
Location:
PS173Q: 174-10 67th Ave, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
PS154Q: 75-02 162nd St, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
PS29Q: 125-10 23rd Ave, College Point, NY 11356
POSITION SUMMARY
The Group Leader is the primary front-line staff member responsible for the direct supervision, safety, and engagement of a specific cohort of participants. Working under the guidance of the Content Specialist and Activity Specialists, the Group Leader builds positive relationships with students, facilitates daily activities, and ensures a supportive environment that fosters social-emotional and academic growth.
PS173Q: 174-10 67th Ave, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
PS154Q: 75-02 162nd St, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
PS29Q: 125-10 23rd Ave, College Point, NY 11356
POSITION SUMMARY
The Group Leader is the primary front-line staff member responsible for the direct supervision, safety, and engagement of a specific cohort of participants. Working under the guidance of the Content Specialist and Activity Specialists, the Group Leader builds positive relationships with students, facilitates daily activities, and ensures a supportive environment that fosters social-emotional and academic growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Direct Supervision & Safety
- Supervise a specific group of participants, ensuring strict adherence to School Age Child Care (SACC) staff-to-student ratios at all times (1:10 for Elementary; 1:15 for Middle School).
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment, actively monitoring student behavior and interactions.
- Escort participants during transitions between activities, arrival, dismissal, and bathroom breaks, ensuring headcounts are conducted regularly.
2. Activity Facilitation & Engagement
- Implement age-appropriate activities and lesson plans created by the Content Specialist or Activity Specialists in areas such as STEAM, Literacy, Arts, and Physical Recreation.
- Assist students with homework and academic support tasks during designated "Homework Help" sessions.
- Facilitate "structured" and "unstructured" play, ensuring all students are actively engaged and included in the program.
- Support specialized programming offered by the organization, such as Chinese Cultural Art, Robotics, or ESL support, by assisting Activity Specialists as needed.
3. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mentorship
- Serve as a positive role model, fostering healthy relationships and peer-to-peer mentoring among participants.
- Implement the program’s Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum strategies to help students manage emotions, build self-confidence, and resolve conflicts constructively.
- Identify participant needs or behavioral changes and report them to the Program Director or Inclusion Coordinator for appropriate support.
4. Administrative Duties
- Accurately record daily attendance and assist with the collection of required program data.
- Participate in weekly staff meetings and required professional development trainings (minimum 15 hours annually) to enhance skills in youth development and safety.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Minimum Age: Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate’s degree (or progress toward one) is preferred.
- Experience: Must have at least two (2) years of direct experience working with children under age 13 years.
Required Skills
- Ability to lead and supervise groups of children effectively.
- Basic content knowledge in general academic subjects to support homework help.
- Strong communication skills to interact professionally with parents, school staff, and program leadership.
- Language Skills: Fluency in Mandarin, Spanish, or Russian is a strong plus, given the demographics of District 25.
WORK SCHEDULE
- School Year: Monday – Friday, typically 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Part-Time).
- Holidays/Summer: Availability for full-day shifts (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM) during school holidays and summer programming is required based on the program calendar.
Salary : $17 - $21