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About the Role

The Group Leader/Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for school-age children in an after-school program. This role supports children academically, socially, and emotionally while delivering high-quality enrichment activities aligned with the organization's mission, core values, and regulatory requirements. The Group Leader/Teacher models professionalism, creativity, and compassion, fostering a classroom culture where all children feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, active supervision ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all children.
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios according to school-age program regulations.
• Implement behavior guidance techniques that are respectful, supportive, and aligned with trauma-informed and SEL practices.
• Create daily routines and structured transitions to support children’s sense of security and belonging.
• Plan and facilitate engaging activities in STEAM & Robotics, Homework Support & Academic Enrichment, Financial Literacy, Creative Arts, Theatre, Music, Health, Wellness, Movement, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).
• Adapt instruction to meet the developmental needs, learning styles, and interests of diverse learners.
• Foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking through project-based and hands-on learning experiences.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, encouraging confidence, empathy, and self-expression.
• Support children in developing social skills, conflict resolution strategies, and peer collaboration.
• Implement inclusive practices for children of all abilities, including those with special needs or sensory considerations.
• Greet families daily and maintain positive communication reflecting warmth, respect, and professionalism.
• Share updates on children’s progress, successes, and challenges.
• Participate in family engagement events, exhibitions, performances, and community activities.
• Ensure full compliance with state and local school-age childcare regulations, including safety protocols, documentation, attendance procedures, and program quality standards.
• Complete required incident reports, health checks, and daily logs accurately and promptly.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Participate in required professional development, including mandated training in health and safety, CPR/First Aid, child development, and behavior management.
• Work collaboratively with co-teachers, specialists, and program partners.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and planning sessions.
• Contribute to a positive, mission-aligned workplace culture.
• Demonstrate reliability, integrity, and commitment to excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of child development, positive guidance strategies, and school-age program regulations.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to plan and lead engaging activities for diverse groups of students.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with STEAM, arts, theatre, music, robotics, or fitness programming is preferred.
• Experience working in inclusive or special needs settings is preferred.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care, SEL frameworks, and culturally responsive practices is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain is preferred.
• Ability to actively participate in movement-based activities.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, or floor engagement during activities.

Skills

• Child Development
• Positive Guidance Strategies
• School-Age Program Regulations
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Activity Planning
• Activity Facilitation
• Professionalism
• Composure
• STEAM
• Arts
• Theatre
• Music
• Robotics
• Fitness Programming
• Inclusive Practices
• Special Needs Support
• Trauma-Informed Care
• SEL Frameworks
• Culturally Responsive Practices
• CPR/First Aid

Location

• New York, NY

Work Type

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Hourly

Experience Level

• 1-2 years of experience working with school-age children in an after-school, camp, or educational setting.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s Degree or higher in Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Salary/Compensations

• $18.00 - $20.19/hourly

About the Company

• Early LIFE COMPASS Elementary is an after-school program focused on creating a safe, inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for school-age children.
• The program's mission, core values, and regulatory requirements guide its operations.
• Core values include Inclusion, Support, Growth, Community, and Innovation.