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About the Role

Group Leaders are dynamic youth workers committed to delivering high-quality, academically aligned arts, performance arts, sports, and/or STEM instruction to elementary, middle, or high school youth within the framework of positive youth development and social-emotional literacy. This role involves assisting Activity Specialists and/or Teaching Artists in program delivery, ensuring safety, facilitating groups, following lesson plans, and adhering to administrative procedures.

Responsibilities

Supervise and engage program participants with the goal of fostering positive youth development
Prepare materials and space for various age-appropriate activities
Assist with planning, development, and implementation of various activities & events
Support effective classroom management and contribute to a positive environment by being adaptable, modeling positive behavior, promoting teamwork, & fostering a welcoming & inclusive environment
Attend staff meetings, professional development opportunities, training sessions, & special events to enhance knowledge & skills, as required, inclusive of those outside program hours

Requirements

Reliable and energetic individual who can build strong relationships with students, manage a group effectively, and support daily program operations with consistency and care
Prioritizing safety, knowledge of procedures, active supervision, & emergency preparedness
Building positive relationships, understanding child development & cultivating a nurturing & inclusive environment that foster a sense of belonging
Assisting with the design & execution of activities, facilitating learning, creativity & adaptability, & encouraging youth participation
Set clear expectations, implement positive behavior management; conflict resolution, & maintaining order
Effective communication, active listening, teamwork, & building relationships with various stakeholders, departments, youth, and staff
Role modeling, accountability, openness to feedback, & Commitment to growth
High School Diploma or its equivalent
Minimum 1 year of experience working with children and/or youth in a professional setting
Strong ability to form and maintain positive, professional relationships with children, youth, families, and other stakeholders
Responsible; organized & demonstrate positive communication skills
Able to set an example in all areas, including timeliness, attendance, and professionalism
Ability to relate to officials, staff and public in a courteous manner
Pre-employment screening is required, including criminal history checks

Skills

Positive youth development
Social-emotional literacy
Safety and supervision
Child and youth development
Programming and activity facilitation
Classroom and group management
Communication
Collaboration
Professionalism
Adaptability
Teamwork
Positive behavior management
Conflict resolution
Active listening

Location

MS351K - Urban Assembly Unison School

Work Type

Part-Time
On-Site
Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum 1 year of experience working with children and/or youth in a professional setting

Education Level

High School Diploma or its equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$18-$22 per hour

About the Company

At LEAP, we don’t just build great programs — we build a great place to work.
You’ll thrive here if you’re excited to be part of a mission-driven, people-centered, and joy-filled team.
We are community-oriented, believing in a shared moral responsibility
Creative, flexible, and open-minded
Collaborative and mission driven
Accountable to ourselves, each other, and our goals
Committed to feedback and clear, consistent communication
Champions of a compassionate and inclusive culture
Supporters of self-care and the well-being of others
And above all… FUN!
At LEAP, you’ll be empowered to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact — all while being part of a community that values who you are and what you bring.

Equal Opportunity

WE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In accordance with organizational policy, LEAP does not sponsor individuals on O-1 visas.