Group Leader- Kingsborough Cornerstone

Flatbush Development Corporation•New York, NY

About The Position

The Group Leader is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and supportive afterschool environment for participants in grades K–8. The role involves daily group supervision, facilitating and supporting activities, building positive relationships, and ensuring program components align with DYCD, DOH, and NYCDOE guidelines. The Group Leader supports academic enrichment, social-emotional growth, and positive behavior in a structured and nurturing atmosphere. The position is supervised by the Program Director and Evening Coordinator. It is scheduled for up to 20 hours per week, five days per week, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, at $17 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience working with school-age children (K–8) in afterschool, camp, or youth development settings.
Ability to lead activities, manage groups, and engage youth with diverse needs and backgrounds.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Must pass required background checks, fingerprinting, and DOE clearance.

Nice To Haves

Some college or coursework in education or youth development.

Responsibilities

Supervise participants throughout program operations and at all program locations, including off-site trips.
Assist with safe participant pick-up and delivery from community schools, as assigned and applicable.
Provide active homework assistance and support participant engagement during homework time.
Plan and implement academic enrichment and recreation activities incorporating literacy, STEAM, youth development, and community service.
Prepare daily lesson plans and unit outlines and use provided curricular materials to facilitate activities.
Seek guidance and support from appropriate staff when activity materials are unclear.
Gather supplies and prepare activity spaces.
Support teachers and activity specialists by participating in and encouraging involvement in lessons and activities.
Maintain clean, organized, safe, and supportive activity spaces.
Follow the program schedule and ensure participants follow their schedules unless directed otherwise by a supervisor.
Use positive youth development, behavior-management, and discipline techniques to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, self-esteem, and responsibility.
Build positive relationships with and among participants and serve as a role model.
Participate in assigned meetings and workshops, including at least 15 hours of training per year.
Work with the Program Director, staff developers, and, when applicable, educational specialists to develop professional skills and apply training to improve program quality.
Follow site-specific memoranda, the program staff manual, and applicable New York State School-Age Child Care regulations, prioritizing service quality and participant safety and care.
Notify supervisors about behaviors that impede service quality or the safety of participants or staff, and proactively report incidents involving physical injury or emotional or social harm.