The Group Leader will supervise a group of middle school students during after-school activities while maintaining health and safety protocols. They are responsible for facilitating academic, emotional, and artistic projects and assisting students with their homework.
Supervise assigned group of 20 to 28 6-8th grade students during after-school program hours. Maintain health and safety protocols at all times during program. Maintain attendance log for assigned group. Model appropriate participation and engagement during activities. Build healthy relationships with students while maintaining boundaries appropriate boundaries Maintain observation and incidents logs for group. Assist students with homework during scheduled homework period. Encourage and lead projects that foster academic, emotional, cultural and artistic growth. Co-facilitate weekly activities as needed (differs based on grade level assigned). Encourage students to positively participate in all after-school programming and activities. Assist in the planning and implementation of special events. Attend all required staff and planning meetings. Take on special assignments consistent with the goals and objectives of the after-school program Able to work with any group assigned, which may include elementary aged students. QualificationsQualifications: Minimum two years’ professional experience working with children in a classroom, after-school, or community-based environment leading and organizing group activities. Substantial volunteer work will be considered. Demonstrated interest in the field of education, child development or literacy. Familiarity with literacy and whole language teaching methodology desirable. Able to work Monday-Friday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Well-organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Current, active college enrollment or college degree preferred. Previous work experience in low-income communities preferred. WHEDco affords all qualified applicants equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other category protected by law. WHEDco follows the requirements of the New York Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest. WHEDco is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.
Candidates must have at least two years of professional experience working with children in a classroom or community-based setting. A demonstrated interest in education or child development is required, and current college enrollment or a degree is preferred.
Market context
In New York, Group Leader roles are often tied to after-school, enrichment, and community-based programs that need dependable staff with child-focused experience. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who can show two years working with children, a clear interest in education or child development, and current college enrollment or a degree; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, match your classroom or community experience to the job description and note any childcare, tutoring, or activity-leading examples.