Group Leader /Teacher Assistant

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

Position Overview:

The Group Leader is responsible for setting goals for program participants, facilitating activities, and preparing curriculum and lesson plans. The group leader maintains a safe and learning environment for program participants.

Essential Functions:

• Providing homework help, facilitating activities and supervising children in programs outside of school day hours.
• Supervise and monitor children and take daily attendance.   
• Assist tutors and activity specialist to manage and document behavior.  
• Maintain supplies.  
• Assist and maintain in data collection and upkeep of participants documents.   
• Attend all necessary program meetings.  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the group activities and carries out responsibilities in accordance with the federal, state, locals’ requirements as well as agency policies and applicable laws.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED 
• Must have content specific experience (i.e. sports, arts, literacy, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience working with children.  
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently. 
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task 

Work Schedule: 

• Monday – Friday
• Monday - Wednesday 1:45 pm - 5:30 pm
• September - June 2025

Pay rate: 

$18.00

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.  EOE M/F/D/V