Reporting directly to the Campus Director and Assistant Director, the After-School Group Leader is primarily responsible for the overall supervision and wellbeing of the participants, academic assistance, and fostering social emotional learning in the classroom. This position is a part of our Youth and Family Services offered at Sunnyside Community Services.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety of all program participants, including daily attendance tracking.
- Assist Instructors and subcontractors in the implementation of lessons and activities.
- Provide program support and supervision at all times.
- Provide academic assistance in the form of homework help.
- Supervise bathroom breaks and nurse visits, and provide minor first aid as needed.
- Maintain program areas, keeping them clean and organized.
- Motivate and maintain active involvement of all program participants.
- Attend all required meetings and training courses.
- Work with assigned team members to collectively create a safe and brave learning space for all assigned participants.
- Meet regularly with supervisor and other staff members to share best practices and address challenges.
- Document all medical and behavioral incidents.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Must be at least 18 years old or have graduated high school by September 1.
- Experience working with children in an after-school or summer camp setting is strongly encouraged.
- This position begins after clearances and requires online training to be completed.
- After-school staff are expected to be committed to the position until the end of the school year in June 2026.
- Ability to work in person – remote options are not available.
Compensation: Starting at $16.50 – $17/hour
Schedule: Up to 22 hours per week; Monday – Friday, 2 – 6 pm; evening and weekend hours may be available
Location: Sunnyside Beacon at P.S. 343 – The Children’s Lab School – in Sunnyside, Queens
How to Apply
Email your resume and cover letter to Beacon343Admin@scsny.org. Please use the following email subject header template: “First and Last Name_PS343 Group Leader”.
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 investigation 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.