Summary

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 lives of young people while growing as an educator, mentor, and leader

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a minimum of two years of direct experience working with children under the age of 13, including 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

Educational Experience
• High school/HSE diploma required;
• Preference given to those working toward a college degree.

Duties

Maintain active supervision and shared responsibility for the safety and well-being of all participants across program spaces, transitions, and off-site experiences.
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.
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