Part-time Group Leader/Activity Specialist P.S 52 Queens))
After-School All Stars NY
Summary
Position: Group Leader/Activity Specialist After-School All Stars NY will be providing after-school programming throughout the five Boroughs. This is a part-time, seasonal position from September 2025 through June 2026. With a special focus on the elementary age group, our cost-free, comprehensive school-based programs include Academic Readiness, Career Exploration, STEM, Wellness/Social Emotional Learning, and the Arts to help build the knowledge and skills children need to succeed, both in school and in life.
Qualifications
Experience and Education:
The successful candidate will have a year or more of non-profit or related youth development program experience. The individual will have a familiarity with and passion for working with low-income youth.
- Some undergraduate study is required; coursework in education, social or human services, child development, or related field is desirable.
- Individuals who may have experience in the following areas: Math, English, Business, Music, Dance, Computer Literacy, and Social Justice are highly desired.
- One or more years’ experience working in an after school, day camp, or community youth outreach setting, primarily of the middle school age is preferred. Experience creating lesson plans or multi-week curriculum preferred.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with school district staff, program staff, parents, and community leaders.
- Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to others as well as respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations.
- Familiarity and experience with diverse populations and cultural competencies are strongly desired.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work with electronic devices.
- Must clear Department of Education PETS Fingerprinting process, School Aged Children Care Program requirements, Statewide Central Register of Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) clearance as well as Medical, FBI Livescan, State background check, Medical and Tuberculosis Clearance (if required)
Duties
Responsibilities/ Duties:
Program Leaders are responsible for monitoring and managing between 20 to 30 participants in and out of the classroom with other staff's assistance. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated, organized, and able to manage and engage in large groups.
Program Leaders are responsible for supporting Activity Specialists in executing quality pre-designed curriculum, support with behavior management, and be excellent team players and collaborators. They also must be keen observers and skilled in engaging youth. The role of a Program Leader can be broken down into three major areas of focus: Creating Positive Environments, Building Positive Relationships, and Designing and Delivering Positive Experiences.
Positive Environment:
- Recognize and embrace participants for who they are (current behaviors and beliefs) and encourage, invite, and welcome them to opportunities to expand who they are (future behaviors and beliefs).
- Create culture and traditions to celebrate participation and effort.
- Know the safety policies and procedures and keep them.
- Plan multiple opportunities for students to speak and lead in class.
- Be present with the students always.
Positive Relationship:
- Establish clear expectations and guidelines for appropriate behavior.
- Resolve conflict positively and communicate effectively.
- Ask students for their input, ideas, feedback, and opinions.
- Set healthy boundaries that model healthy adult behavior.
- Maintain professional and positive relationships with school staff, partners, participants, and parents.
- Treat participants and colleagues with respect always.
- Content includes experiential and inquiry-based learning, building critical and creative thinking, collaboration, and communication skills.
Positive Experience:
- Provide participants with the opportunity to give input, feedback, and suggestions for lessons.
- Allow participants to have leadership opportunities to plan and make decisions about course offerings, projects, and culminating events.
- Collaborate with Program Directors, Activity Specialists, and fellow Program Leaders to establish and maintain high quality programs.
- Attend professional development activities and meetings.
- Support student recruitment and promotion of the program.
Data Management:
- Maintain accurate attendance data and reports.
- Submit required data on time and accurately.
How to Apply
Submit resume for consideration to nyoperations@afterschoolallstars.org, cc: tenisha.swift@afterschoolallstars.org
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