Group Leader (PS 160 & PS 255 School Age Child Care)

Chinese-American Planning Council•New York, NY

5d•$19 - $23

About The Position

The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is seeking dynamic and dedicated Group Leaders to join our afterschool programs at the following sites: PS 160 – 5105 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219 PS 255 – 1866 E 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229 Group Leaders are responsible for creating safe, engaging, and structured learning environments that support the academic and social development of elementary-aged children. Working under the supervision of the Program Director and Site Supervisor and in collaboration with the Education Specialist, Group Leaders are critical to the success of daily program operations and positive youth outcomes. We are looking for candidates who are willing to learn, open to feedback, and demonstrate a growth mindset in their work with children and colleagues.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of two years of experience working with elementary-aged children in a structured educational, recreational, or youth development setting.
Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing engaging lesson plans and structured group activities.
Strong classroom management and behavioral guidance skills, with an understanding of child development and age-appropriate practices.
Knowledge of positive youth development principles.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
Willingness to learn and grow in the role, including participating in training, accepting feedback, and building new skills.
Demonstrated growth mindset and openness to reflective practice.
Social and emotional maturity, reliability, and professionalism.
Commitment to CPC’s mission of empowering immigrant and low-income communities and fostering culturally responsive, inclusive programming.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual language proficiency preferred:
PS 160: Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, Fujianese)
PS 255: Russian, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), or Spanish

Responsibilities

Develop and implement lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate, aligned to Common Core Standards, and designed to promote academic, recreational, and social-emotional learning.
Facilitate daily activities in core subjects such as Math and English Language Arts, as well as Science, Social Studies, and cultural enrichment.
Maintain active supervision of children at all times to ensure a safe and supportive environment; respond appropriately to behavioral concerns and medical needs.
Document student attendance, behavior incidents, and classroom observations in accordance with CPC policies and program requirements.
Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative classroom culture that reflects CPC’s values and supports youth development.
Collaborate effectively with program peers, site supervisors, school staff, and CPC leadership.
Ensure classrooms are organized, well-maintained, and stocked with necessary instructional and recreational materials.
Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Site Supervisor to support overall program operations.