After School Group Leader (Fall 2026)

East Harlem Tutorial Program•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Leader plays an integral role in the school-year program's success by fostering a welcoming and engaging community through effective classroom management, social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies, and team-building activities. Group Leaders need to be willing and happy to work with any age range, from Grades K to 12. They will ensure that all students engage in a meaningful and impactful way throughout the school year, leading weekly challenges with their assigned group and guiding youth workers to best support the classroom, while also collaborating with various Activity Specialists throughout the week.

Requirements

You are at least 18 years of age or older
You have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
You have at least ○ 2 years of experience working with students under 13 years old in an after school setting or; ○ 3 years of experience working with students under 13 years old in a summer camp setting
You have experience working with diverse populations (academic, cultural, and ethnic)
You are committed to continuous improvement and learning through professional development
You are flexible and adaptable to program and student needs, willing to work with any age range from K-12
You have strong communication skills (both written and verbal)

Nice To Haves

30 college credits or more college credits or obtained Associates Degree
Knowledgeable in Youth Development Principles such as SEL and Positive Youth Development
Experience leading teambuilding activities, tutoring, or similar activities
Some experience in lesson planning and/or project based learning
Fluency in an additional language (Spanish, French, etc.)

Responsibilities

Model EHTP Excellence: Serve as a positive role model for both scholars and youth workers by living out our core values every day: Service, Courage, Humility, Originality, Leadership, Achievement, and Reflection.
Reliability & Readiness: Set the tone for the day by arriving on time, in uniform, and with a positive attitude, ready to anchor the day's activities.
Youth Worker Guidance: Partner with and guide the youth workers in your room. Share daily goals, help them understand their roles, and offer supportive feedback to help them grow.
Facilitating Lessons: Lead daily lessons, projects, and weekly challenges. Ensure the classroom runs smoothly by clearly explaining activities and helping youth workers know how to best plug in and help.
Responsive Scholar Support: Keep an eye on the pulse of the classroom. Step in (or guide a youth worker to step in) to provide 1:1 help for scholars who need extra encouragement, academic support, or a listening ear.
Inclusive Environment: Build a classroom community where everyone feels safe, welcome, and respected. Focus on positive encouragement and help scholars talk through and resolve conflicts fairly.
Celebrating Growth: Cheer on our scholars! Notice their hard work, celebrate their wins (big or small), and inspire youth workers to join in championing scholar success.
Active Supervision: Keep a watchful, caring eye on your scholars at all times. Work with youth workers to ensure everyone is safe and accounted for during transitions, bathroom breaks, and outdoor play.
Space Ownership: Take pride in your group’s space. Work alongside youth workers and scholars to keep classrooms and common areas clean, organized, and tidy.
Community Meals: Guide the routine for setting up, tracking, and cleaning up after meals. Keep snack times calm and social while staying aware of student allergies and dietary restrictions.
Field Trip Safety: Keep scholars safe and together while traveling on public transit or buses. Practice regular headcounts, keep the group engaged, and model great behavior in public spaces.
Data & Records: Stay on top of daily attendance, scholar check-ins, and check-outs. Ensure any injuries or behavioral incidents are quickly and accurately written up and reported.
Family Connections: Warmly welcome families during morning drop-off and afternoon pickup, sharing friendly, meaningful updates on their scholar’s day.