Senior Group Leader

Summary

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum High School Diploma or HSE required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Services, or related field preferred.
• Age: Minimum 21 years of age.
• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of direct experience working with youth in a structured after-school, school, or community-based program. Leadership and management experience required.
• Clearances: Must pass all mandatory NYC/NYS background clearances before hire, including OCFS Fingerprinting, NYS Statewide Central Register (SCR) Child Abuse screening, Sex Offender Registry check, and Medical/Tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
• Technical & Soft Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Outlook, OneDrive, and Google Workspace preferred. Strong active listening, conflict resolution, interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills; strong classroom management; ability to multitask and lead team members effectively with minimal supervision. Prompt, patient, empathetic, and adaptable with a strong commitment to positive youth development.

Duties

• Advanced Supervision & Group Management: Lead student groups and maintain active supervision, physical safety, and positive behavioral support across all program areas.
• Curriculum Design & Facilitation: Plan, develop, and execute age-appropriate lesson plans, project-based learning units, and enrichment activities, including leadership development, STEAM, and recreation.
• Peer Leadership & Mentorship: Serve as a lead staff member by guiding Group Leaders and Counselors. Model effective classroom management and support daily activity transitions.
• Operational & Administrative Support: Assist the Program Director with daily attendance tracking, data entry requirements, activity scheduling, and supply management.
• Arrival, Dismissal & Transitions: Coordinate organized, secure arrival and dismissal routines. Ensure proper sign-in/sign-out procedures and compliance.
• Safety & Regulatory Readiness: Enforce emergency, health, and safety protocols. Maintain clean, hazard-free activity spaces.
• Family & School Engagement: Build positive, professional relationships with parents, school personnel, and community stakeholders during pick-up and program events.
• Professional Development: Participate in staff and organization meetings, orientations, and required professional development trainings.
• Management may assign additional duties as needed.