Group Leader, Education

RISEBORO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP•New York, NY

11d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Leader serves as a facilitator and mentor within RiseBoro's school-based and community youth programs. Group Leaders create safe, engaging, and inclusive environments where young people can learn, build relationships, discover new interests, and develop the skills and confidence to thrive. Through the implementation of high-quality enrichment experiences, positive youth development practices, and consistent supervision, Group Leaders foster participants' academic, social-emotional, and leadership growth while helping create the sense of belonging, joy, and possibility that keeps young people connected to their program community. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the young people's lives while growing as an educator, mentor, and leader.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Possess a minimum of two years of direct experience working with children under the age of 13
At least one year of experience in an educational, recreational, or youth development setting
Must have the necessary content knowledge, experience, and skills to effectively implement the program activities
Positive Youth Development & Relationship Building
Communication, Collaboration & Problem Solving
Professionalism, Adaptability & Sound Judgment
High school/HSE diploma required

Nice To Haves

Preference given to those working toward a college degree.

Responsibilities

Maintain active supervision and shared responsibility for the safety and well-being of all participants across program spaces, transitions, and off-site experiences.
Lead and supports arrival, dismissal, and transition procedures to ensure safe, organized, and positive experiences for participants and families.
Anticipate and addresses safety concerns proactively and exercises sound judgment when responding to incidents and emergencies.
Uphold and reinforces program expectations and contributes to a culture of accountability, belonging, and mutual respect.
Design and facilitate engaging enrichment experiences that support participants' academic, social-emotional, creative, leadership, and recreational development.
Develop daily lesson plans and learning experiences using provided curricula while adapting activities to participant interests, strengths, and developmental needs.
Collaborate with leadership, Education Specialist, activity specialists, and program staff to strengthen the quality and impact of participant experiences.
Facilitate academic enrichment and skill-building opportunities, including homework support where applicable.
Apply positive youth development and behavior management practices that foster social-emotional growth, responsibility, and belonging.
Build authentic, strengths-based relationships with participants across the program and serves as a consistent, trusted adult presence and positive role model.
Create opportunities for youth voice, choice, leadership, and meaningful participation.
Recognize when participants may require additional support and collaborates with colleagues and leadership to respond proactively.
Cultivate inclusive environments where every participant feels respected, valued, connected, and capable of success.
Participate in meetings and workshops that enhance professional skills, as assigned by Program Director and Education Specialist, including required hours of training per year; completion of one-hour training requirements covering mental health awareness, engagement and de-escalation, crisis response protocols and mental health resources.
Demonstrate openness to feedback, reflection, and coaching to strengthen professional practice and participant experiences.
Contribute positively to team culture through collaboration, shared learning, and collective problem-solving.
Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement in service of participants, families, and the broader program community.
Adhere to site-specific memoranda and program staff manual which includes staff and program specific requirements as prescribed by the NYS Child School Aged Child Care (SACC) Programs regulation in a proactive manner, making the provision of quality services and the safety and care of all children the primary focus.
Demonstrate professionalism through consistent attendance, punctuality, preparedness, and follow-through, recognizing that each team member's reliability contributes to safe staffing, high-quality experiences, and regulatory compliance.
Adhere to agency policies, program procedures, reporting protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements while exercising sound judgment and promptly escalating concerns that impact participant well-being, program quality, or organizational integrity.
Maintain accurate attendance records, activity documentation, incident reports, and other required program records in accordance with agency, funder, and site expectations.
Communicate operational needs, compliance concerns, and administrative gaps to program leadership in a timely manner.