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Afterschool Group Leader

The Educational Alliance Inc.·New York

$20/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

Responsible for the safety, well-being, and supervision of K-5th grade students in an afterschool setting. Duties include escorting students from school, leading activities, and supporting neurodiverse youth development.

Educational Alliance, a 136-year-old New York institution, is a vibrant, dynamic organization serving New Yorkers from all walks of life. We serve everyone regardless of the language they speak, where they come from, or their socioeconomic status. We believe that everyone should have a chance to live a better life and that arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services can help lay that foundation.

The 14Y After School Program engages hands, heads, and hearts for children in K-5th grade attending schools across the East Village. After School is a neurodiverse community, and all staff members are responsible for supporting neurodivergent and neurotypical students to have a successful after school day.

We are seeking part-time Afterschool Leaders who are enthusiastic, highly motivated role models who are directly responsible for the well-bring and safety of participants in the 14Y After School community.

Responsibilities

  • Attend all days of staff orientation before After School
  • Attend all scheduled days of After School and monthly staff meetings during the year (After School runs from September 14, 2026 through June 4, 2027)
  • Pick up students from designated school pickiup location and escort them safety to the 14Y while following all safety and attendance procedures
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with Afterschool Program Manager
  • Work harmoniously with assigned co-Group-Leader(s) and Social Work Interns
  • Maintain standards of Afterschool conduct, behavior management protocols, and inclusion
  • When working with children and fellow staff, uphold and implement Afterschool values (Personal Growth, Empathy, Respect, and Passion)
  • Attend regular supervision and participate in evaluation processes
  • Must adhere to agency and site-specific safety standards
  • Comply with city and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Support youth development through After School programming which includes, but is not limited to: Art, Sports, Science, Music, Theatre, Academic Support, Shabbat programming, and more!
  • Effectively develop a rapport with participants and parents, maintaining safety and confidentiality
  • Afterschool Activities
  • Assume responsibility for the physical and mental health and safety of children in the Afterschool Community
  • Keep a record of student activity, behavior, and injuries/accidents
  • Actively participate in and support campers throughout all activities
  • Provide quality supervision at all times (e.g. during school pick-up, in assigned homeroom, during snack, throughout activities and all transitional periods)
  • Assist Teachers with children’s needs during activities and step in to lead if/when necessary
  • Be open to leading at least one easy-going class a week such as boardgames, ball games, yoga, watercolors, with support from After School leadership etc.
  • Encourage all participants to participate & be their on-site daily support system
  • Focus on social dynamics & friendship building of assigned children
  • When assigned to required monthly swim duty, ensure that children are safe and abiding by pool rules.
  • Be responsible for overall cleanliness and organization of spaces and supplies

Qualifications

  • Must be 18+
  • Availability to work on site at the 14Y from 2:30pm-6:15pm at least 3 days per week from September 14th - January 22nd and January 25th-June 4th and staff orientation in September
  • Previous experience working with children ages 5 to 10 years old strongly preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all community members, including modeling and facilitating positive conflict resolution
  • Ability to be a mentor and be a resource to students, staff, families and embrace/foster cultural inclusiveness

Limitations and disclaimers

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

EEO INFO

Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org [https://edalliance.org/]

Requirements

Candidates must be 18 or older and available to work on-site at least 3 days per week during the specified school terms. Previous experience working with children aged 5 to 10 is strongly preferred.

  • Safety Procedures
  • Communication
  • Mentoring
  • Behavior Management
  • Child Supervision
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Youth Development
  • Activity Planning
  • Neurodiversity Support
  • Cultural Inclusiveness

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20/hr
Location
New York
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

The Educational Alliance Inc.

Educational Alliance (EA), one of New York City’s original settlement houses, was founded in 1889 to offer educational, social, and cultural services to Jewish immigrants arriving to the Lower East Side. Today, EA is a proudly Jewish institution that partners with the diverse...

Salary listed on 22 jobs
IndustryCivic and Social Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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