Summary

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) has honored Arthur Ashe's legacy for over fifty years with free tennis and education programs for kids across all five boroughs. We are hiring Group Leaders for our middle school afterschool programs in DOE school buildings, Monday through Friday, 2:00 - 6:00 pm (about 20 hours per week). Group Leaders supervise and engage a group of middle schoolers, lead homework help and enrichment activities, and build positive relationships with students and families.

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or GED
Availability Monday through Friday, 2:00 - 6:00 pm (about 20 hours per week) during the school year
At least 1 year of experience working with school-age children or youth in an afterschool, camp, school or community setting
Ability to manage and engage a group independently; reliable, punctual and strong communication skills

Preferred:

Some college coursework in education or youth development
Experience in a DYCD-funded COMPASS, SONYC or similar NYC afterschool program; bilingual language skills

Duties

Actively supervise an assigned group of about 15-20 students while maintaining required staff-to-student ratios
Manage transitions, trips and dismissal following program safety procedures; complete incident reports as required
Lead or co-lead homework help, enrichment, recreation and social-emotional learning activities
Create a welcoming, inclusive group environment using positive behavior management, restorative practices and de-escalation
Build supportive relationships with youth, communicate with parents and guardians at pick-up, and share concerns with supervisors
Maintain accurate daily attendance and program documentation and follow all agency and DYCD policies, including mandated reporting
Participate in staff meetings, trainings and planning sessions