After-School Group Leader – P.S. 199Q (Part-Time)

Looking for a part-time job that is fun and engaging? Look no further! If you love working with kids and are looking to get into the field of education, this is a great way to start! 

Group Leaders will report directly to our Program Director. They will work with another staff member and will be responsible for the overall care and safety of a group of children ages 5–12.  

Group Leaders are responsible for conducting fun and engaging age-appropriate activities and will assist instructors with STEM, art, dance, and gym activities. 

This position will be a part of our Youth and Family Services offered at Sunnyside Community Services, which includes a pre-kindergarten program, after-school programs for elementary and middle school students, high school job readiness, career readiness, enrichment programming, and Adult and Immigrant Services.  

Responsibilities 

  • Ensure the safety of all program participants.   
  • Maintain daily attendance, homework completion sheets, and meal roster logs. 
  • Assist Instructors in the implementation of lessons and activities.  
  • Provide constant supervision to assigned groups of children.  
  • Ensure that classroom and activity areas are cleaned and organized.  
  • Motivate and maintain active involvement of program participants.  
  • Attend all required meetings and training.  

Qualifications  

  • Must be 18 years old or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent; some college or relevant degree preferred.  
  • Experience working with children, experience working in an after-school environment preferred.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Before hiring, fingerprints and background checks from the Department of Education and Department of Health must be finalized, along with a completed medical form.
  • Prior to employment, two professional reference letters and one personal reference letter are mandatory.
  • Must be able to work 13 school holidays throughout the year.

Benefits  

  • On-site and online training offered as well as OCFS training hours available at no cost to the employee.
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.
  • Compensation: $16.00 – $17.00 per hour

    Schedule: Monday through Friday, 2 – 5:30 pm, September 2024 – June 2025 – 17.5 hours per week

    Reports to: Program Director

    Location: P.S. 199Q in Sunnyside, Queens (Elementary School – Grades K-5)

    How to Apply

    Email a cover letter and resume to Barbara Murphy, Program Director of P.S. 199Q, at BMurphy@scsny.org. Please indicate “After-School Group Leader” in the email subject line.

    All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race/color, religion/creed, national origin, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy-related condition or lactation, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, height, weight, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/ sex offenses, predisposing genetic characteristic, immigration or citizenship status, prior arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, pre-employment marijuana testing, union affiliation/activity, or for reporting or opposing discrimination on these bases or for reporting or opposing violations of workplace health and safety, pay equity or practices, or for participating in any internal or any legally protected status listed in the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). All are encouraged to apply.

    Sunnyside Community Services strives to address, explore, and educate all our stakeholders about the diversity of human experience and to advance and integrate racial equity and social justice into all organizational policies and programs. We believe that everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization, should feel equally involved and supported. Sunnyside Community Services represents a commitment to considering the whole person and how systemic barriers and access to opportunities can affect their well-being.

    Sunnyside Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer