- Salary
- $17 – $19/hr
- Location
- Jamaica, New York, US
- Type
- Part-time
- Seniority
- Lead
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Agency Overview:
At Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, we proudly serve over 125,000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood, we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs, spanning social services, education, and recreation, reflects our mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for all.
At Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, we proudly serve over 125,000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood, we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs, spanning social services, education, and recreation, reflects our mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for all.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
To continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve, Commonpoint is hiring an After School Group Leader situated within the Youth Education Services Department. The Youth Education Services Department provides safe, engaging, and enriching afterschool programs that promote academic success,
social-emotional development, youth leadership, and overall well-being for children and families.
The individual hired as an After School Group Leader will create a positive and inclusive learning environment by supervising students, facilitating engaging activities, providing academic support, and fostering meaningful relationships that encourage youth development and participation. This role plays an essential part in delivering high-quality programming while ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.
This role reports directly to the Assistant Program Director and Program Director.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Agency Expectations:
- Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently, while following established processes and contributing to basic data collection, reporting, or documentation as required.
- Use agency resources responsibly by following established procedures, safeguarding equipment and materials, and/or supporting cost-effective operations.
- Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and cross-department teams to ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful work environment.
- Follow all safety protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff, partners, and the public, and promptly report concerns or incidents.
Role Expectations:
Youth Supervision & Development:
- Supervise & Support: Provide active supervision of students from Kindergarten through Eighth grade, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging program environment
- Academic Support: Provide homework assistance and encourage positive study habits while supporting students' academic success.
- Program Facilitation: Plan and facilitate engaging educational, recreational, and enrichment activities aligned with the program schedule and site plan.
- Positive Youth Development: Model respectful behavior, reinforce program expectations, and use positive behavior management strategies to support student success.
- Guide Transitions: Safely supervise and support students as they transition between activities, maintaining structure and engagement throughout the program.
Program Operations:
- Program Administration: Complete daily attendance and assist with required program documentation accurately and on time.
- Communication & Reporting: Promptly communicate participant concerns, behavioral issues, injuries, or program-related concerns to the Program Director or Assistant Program Director. Assist with completing incident reports and required documentation as needed.
- Maintain Program Spaces: Help organize, prepare, and maintain activity spaces and materials to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
Program Quality & Collaboration:
- Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with program staff to ensure consistent implementation of daily programming and operations.
- Embed SEL: Incorporate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) into daily programming through check-ins, reflection activities, positive behavior modeling, and relationship building. Elevate concerns appropriately and collaborate with supervisors and mental health staff when needed.
- Inclusive Practice: Adapt activities and materials to ensure youth of all abilities, including those with IEPs and disabilities, can participate safely and meaningfully.
- COMPASS Content Areas: Support programming across COMPASS focus areas, including Literacy, STEAM, Health & Wellness, and College & Career Readiness, as outlined in the site plan.
- Continuous Improvement: Assist with participant surveys and other program data collection efforts to support continuous quality improvement.
Compliance & Professionalism:
- Safety & Compliance: Follow Commonpoint, DYCD, and SACC policies related to active supervision, attendance, transitions, participant safety, mandated reporting, behavior management, and incident documentation.
- Professionalism & Confidentiality: Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of participants and families by following agency policies regarding confidentiality, photography, video recordings, personal devices, and social media. Do not take, share, or post program-related photos, videos, or information without agency authorization.
- Program Administration: Complete attendance, communicate participant concerns to supervisors, and assist with incident reports and required documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children under the age of 13.
- Associate's degree preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in an afterschool, school, camp, recreation, or youth development setting.
- Experience supporting youth with diverse learning, behavioral, or developmental needs.
- Bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Fluency in one or more of the following languages is a plus: Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Hindi, or Uzbek.
- Availability to work Monday through Friday during the program schedule.
KEY ATTRIBUTES OF A GROUP LEADER:
- Dependable & Responsible: Consistently arrives prepared, follows through on assigned responsibilities, and demonstrates reliability in supporting daily program operations.
- Adaptable & Growth-Oriented: Responds positively to changing priorities, learns new skills quickly, and applies feedback to continuously improve performance.
- Professional & Safety-Minded: Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions while following agency policies, maintaining confidentiality, and prioritizing the safety and well-being of participants.
- Positive Role Model: Builds respectful relationships with youth, models positive behavior, and contributes to a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive program environment.
- Team Player: Works collaboratively with colleagues, communicates effectively, and contributes to a positive and solution-oriented team culture.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Commonpoint offers competitive base salaries benchmarked against comparable nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area. Salaries are determined based on internal and external equity, as well as each position’s scope, qualifications, and organizational impact. We believe in compensating staff fairly and consistently, ensuring that all salary decisions align with our mission-driven commitment to equity and transparency.
To maintain fairness across the organization, salary offers are set according to established salary bands and are not subject to negotiation. New hires typically start near the beginning of the salary range to allow for growth based on performance, professional development, and tenure.
WORKING CONDITIONS & JOB DETAILS:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed primarily in a school or office setting, with regular activities conducted in classrooms, gyms, cafeterias, outdoor spaces, and other program environments as needed.
- Position may require exposure to varying environmental conditions, including outdoor weather, loud noise, and other conditions associated with school-age and community-based programming.
- Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Must be able to lift and carry materials, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, with occasional assistance for heavier items as needed.
- Requires flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and extended hours to support program operations, special events, training, family engagement activities, and agency initiatives.
- Travel between program sites, schools, agency locations, and community events may be required based on program, operational, and funding needs. Temporary reassignment to alternate program sites, including summer program locations, may also be required to support agency operations.
JOB DETAILS:
Location: 143-26 101st Avenue, Jamaica, NY, 11435
Hourly Rate: $17.50/hr - $19.50/hr
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday. Typical afterschool hours are approximately 2:00 PM–6:00 PM. Schedules may vary based on program needs and may include earlier start or end times, as well as full-day shifts during school breaks, holidays, training, meetings, and special events. Up to 19 hours per week.
Non Union Position
In Person
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to [email protected] . Please indicate Group Leader and the name of the site you are applying for in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer.
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