Group Leader (MS 206B)
About The Position
The After School Group Leader is responsible for the safety, development, management, organization, and planning of an assigned group of participants. The role involves engaging participants in educational projects, recreation, arts and crafts, group-building activities, and other after-school programming. The Group Leader develops and facilitates sequenced, thematic curriculum that promotes creativity, self-expression, mastery, emotional growth, future focus, career exploration, and professional growth, while incorporating literacy, history, and related academic subjects when applicable. The Group Leader builds positive relationships with participants, colleagues, school and center personnel, and families; supports youth development through a strengths-based approach; and tracks participants’ development and academic progress. The role also includes supervising support staff assigned to the group, maintaining program records and procedures, ensuring safe arrival and dismissal, and helping plan culminating events and family engagement activities. The schedule is up to 20 hours per week during the school year, September through June, Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Staff meetings and trainings may include Saturdays and evenings, and the position requires availability on holidays and OST days (13–15 days).
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED and one year of related experience leading and participating in youth group development activities.
- Commitment to working with youth from a variety of backgrounds while providing high-quality services.
- Commitment to working from a strengths-based, youth- and family-development, and trauma-informed perspective.
Nice To Haves
- Experience building a camp culture through chants, team-building activities, and community-building activities.
- A talent or experience in arts, music, crafts, or a related area.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage the assigned group of participants.
- Engage participants in after-school activities and model appropriate behavior.
- Ensure participant safety at all times, including safe arrival and dismissal.
- Conduct outreach as needed to support participant attendance and participation.
- Support activity instructors and other Group Leaders.
- Develop and facilitate sequenced, thematic curriculum and activities, including arts and crafts, that promote creativity, self-expression, mastery, emotional growth, future focus, career exploration, and professional growth.
- Enrich lessons with literacy, history, and related academic subjects when applicable.
- Build positive relationships with participants, colleagues, and school and center personnel.
- Attend required staff meetings and staff development trainings, including Saturday and evening sessions as specified.
- Help monitor and maintain program rules and uphold the after-school model.
- Plan and prepare culminating events that showcase participants’ activities and learning, and help organize parent and family engagement events.
- Engage professionally with parents and guardians as necessary.
- Discuss emerging behavior problems and safety concerns with the supervisor and complete required documentation and paperwork.
- Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities.
- Resolve conflicts within the group, seeking assistance from staff, supervisors, and directors when necessary.
- Foster a positive youth development environment emphasizing belonging, independence, generosity, mastery, safety, and community.
- Supervise support staff assigned to the group, including assistant Group Leaders, interns, and volunteers.
- Track and support participants’ development and growth areas, and facilitate group conversations that support and track academic success.
- Demonstrate effective classroom management skills.
- Inspect facilities, equipment, and supplies and ensure they are securely locked away at the end of each day.
- Maintain required group records, including attendance, and adhere to program policies and procedures.
- Participate in after-school events and trips.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
