Group Leader at PS 165 - Brooklyn, NY
About The Position
The Group Leader provides safe, attentive supervision of an assigned group of participants in a school-based after-school program at PS 165 in Brooklyn. The role leads students through daily routines, including arrival, snack, transitions, activities, and dismissal, and supports activity facilitation and students’ individual learning and behavioral needs. Group Leaders work collaboratively with Activity Specialists, Teachers, Youth Workers, and program managers, and help maintain a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive community. The position requires following attendance, dismissal, safety, mental health response, and referral procedures; complying with DOH and licensing requirements; maintaining appropriate professional boundaries; and keeping classrooms and shared school spaces clean. The Group Leader must be available Monday through Friday afternoons for three hours a day between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The listed schedule is 2:30 PM–5:00 PM; exact hours vary by location.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- At least 2 years of direct experience working with children.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and professionalism.
- Must be available, punctual, and prepared to work Monday through Friday afternoons for three hours a day between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree preferred.
- College coursework in education, youth development, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive care and supervision to an assigned group of students.
- Lead students through daily procedures, including arrival, snack, transitions, activities, and dismissal.
- Ensure participants are supervised according to licensing regulations and keep track of attendance and student whereabouts throughout program time.
- Follow site dismissal procedures, including releasing students only to approved adults, managing sign-out sheets, and allowing independent travel only with appropriate permission.
- Assist with activities according to the Activity Specialist’s approved lesson plan and, when needed, facilitate an activity using a pre-approved plan or NIA curriculum bank activity.
- Support participants with individual learning and behavioral needs during activities.
- Collaborate with Activity Specialists, Teachers, Youth Workers, and program managers.
- Keep assigned classrooms and shared school spaces clean, leave school property undisturbed, and use only supplies and equipment authorized for program use.
- Maintain professional conduct, appropriate boundaries, and use approved behavior-management techniques.
- Follow the program’s mental health response and referral plan and complete required mental health training.
- Support on-site inclusion efforts and help identify and address student needs.
- Promote safe program spaces and practices, participate in required safety drills, and remain alert to potential abuse, neglect, maltreatment, or mental health emergencies.
- Respond to injuries and medical emergencies according to organizational and site procedures.
- Help ensure compliance with DOH and licensing mandates.
- Foster a respectful community where children and families feel welcome and included.
- Participate in ongoing professional development, including training required for funder and licensing compliance.
- Assist with positive behavior management; communicate clearly and positively; remain flexible and willing to help; and complete additional tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
