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 a positive youth development and social-emotional literacy framework. This role involves assisting Activity Specialists and/or Teaching Artists in program delivery, ensuring participant safety, facilitating groups, following lesson plans, and adhering to administrative procedures.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and engage program participants to foster positive youth development.
- Prepare materials and space for various age-appropriate activities.
- Assist with planning, development, and implementation of various activities and events.
- Support effective classroom management and contribute to a positive environment by being adaptable, modeling positive behavior, promoting teamwork, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Attend staff meetings, professional development opportunities, training sessions, and special events to enhance knowledge and skills, as required, inclusive of those outside program hours.
Requirements
- 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, and demonstrate positive communication skills.
- Able to set an example in all areas, including timeliness, attendance, and professionalism.
- Ability to relate to officials, staff, and the public in a courteous manner.
- Pre-employment screening is required, including criminal history checks.
Skills
- Safety & Supervision
- Child & Youth Development
- Programming & Activity Facilitation
- Classroom & Group Management
- Communication & Collaboration
- Professionalism & Development
Location
- MS088K - Peter Rouget
Work Type
- Part-Time
- On-Site All Five (5) Days
- 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/hour
About the Company
- At LEAP, we don’t just build great programs — we build a great place to work.
- We are community-oriented, believing in a shared moral responsibility.
- We are creative, flexible, and open-minded.
- We are collaborative and mission driven.
- We are accountable to ourselves, each other, and our goals.
- We are committed to feedback and clear, consistent communication.
- We are champions of a compassionate and inclusive culture.
- We are supporters of self-care and the well-being of others.
- We are 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.
