Position Overview: 

We are looking for responsible, enthusiastic, and team-oriented Group Leaders to work with students in grades K-8 to assist Activity specialists with homework help, recreational activities, lesson implementation, overall supervision and ensuring the wellbeing of participants and the program environment. We are looking for team members who can support diverse and comprehensive activities that highlight life skills and soft skills for youth. The ideal candidate is passionate about youth development and is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where students can grow as confident and capable young leaders.  

This position will be a part of our Youth and Family Services offered at Sunnyside Community Services, which includes a pre-kindergarten program, after-school programs for elementary and middle school students, high school job readiness, career readiness, and enrichment programming as well as adult and immigrant Services. 

Responsibilities:  

• Ensure the safety of all program participants with constant and consistent supervision of program participants.  

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40lbs. 

• Daily responsibilities include but is not limited to snack pick up at offsite location, attendance taking, health checks and daily behavioral documentation, homework assistance, program support during high-risk times like arrival, snack, and dismissal. 

• Assist Activity Specialists/ Instructors and subcontractors in the implementation of lessons and activities and assisting with creating a brave and safe program environment.  

• Maintain room and activity areas cleaned and organized, in addition to the program space and use of program supplies through cleaning logs and sign in/out sheets.  

• Motivate and maintain active involvement of all program participants.  

• Attend required meetings and training courses.  

• Meet regularly with supervisors and other staff members to share best practices and address challenges.  

• Any additional tasks/duties assigned by program supervisor. 

Hourly rate: $17.00 – $18.00 

Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 2PM-6PM work schedules may vary. 

Location: SONYC Blvd, Samaritan Village Family Residence, Elmhurst, NY 11373 

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 o 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.  

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer