Group Leader – Floater On-Call

Who are we

The YWCA of the City of New York (YW-NYC) is on a mission to eliminate racism empower women and promote peace justice freedom and dignity for all. We are a social justice organization dedicated to addressing issues that emerge at the intersection of race class and gender. Founded in 1858 the YW-NYC is the first YW in the United States and part of an international movement of YWs worldwide. We currently serve 1500 New York City school children by providing leadership and advocacy training for young women through our high school Girls Initiatives and Out-of-School Time (OST) programs for elementary and middle school students in diverse communities in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Job Summary

The YWCA of the City of New York (YW-NYC) is seeking Group Leader Floaters / On-Call staff to support our elementary and/or middle school afterschool programs. Floaters provide coverage when regular staff are absent or when additional supervision is required ensuring students are safe engaged and supported in enrichment activities across program sites.

Under the leadership of the Program Director and Assistant Director the Group Leader oversees the day-to-day functioning development and engagement of elementary and/or middle school students in the after-school program. The Group Leader is caring creative passionate about maintaining the safety and well-being of students and ensures that all group interactions support the YW-NYCs mission to eliminate racism and empower women and girls promoting peace justice and liberty for all.

Successful Group Leader Floaters / On-Call staff will: bring a positive youth development lens to the role; build meaningful relationships with program participants and families; support the academic physical social and emotional safety and development of students; manage administrative tasks in a timely and efficient manner; assist and deliver developmentally appropriate curricula in alignment with YW-NYCs program standards; communicate and collaborate professionally and effectively with colleagues and stakeholders; and demonstrate a commitment to diversity equity inclusion and anti-racism.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and engage students (elementary ages 511 or middle school ages 1114) in daily afterschool activities.

Facilitate enrichment such as homework help literacy STEM arts & crafts recreation and leadership workshops.

Model positive behavior and encourage social-emotional growth.

Maintain a safe supportive and inclusive environment for all participants.

Assist with daily transitions (arrival snack gym/classroom time dismissal).

Follow YW-NYC DOE and DYCD safety and reporting procedures.

Provide coverage across multiple YW-NYC sites as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework preferred.

At least 1 year of experience working with children or youth (afterschool camp daycare mentoring or similar).

Strong communication leadership and classroom management skills.

Flexibility and reliability to adapt to different sites and age groups.

Final candidates will be required to complete clearances and background checks mandated by NYC and NYS agencies (DOE DYCD and/or OCFS) in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Must successfully pass background check and fingerprint clearance.

Work Expectations & Compensation

On-call position; hours are not guaranteed and based on program coverage.

o Typical hours: 2:006:00 PM (elementary) MondayFriday depending on site needs.

o Hourly rate: $20 per hour.

Eligible for paid sick time per NYC law.

Locations: Middle School Programs Harlem/Brooklyn Elementary Programs Brooklyn/Coney Island

Position Type: On-Call Part-Time Hourly

Why work at YWCA of the City of New York
There are many fantastic reasons to choose a career with addition to eliminating racism empowering women and promoting peace justice freedom and dignity through our programs YWCA-NYC offers the following Benefits and Rewards:

Competitive market salaries

PTO

Free Mental Health Services with UNUM through our Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Discounted staff perks (e.g. theater tickets and theme park tickets through Plum Benefits)

To Apply: Please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses your qualifications and ability to fulfill the responsibilities outlined above as well as your salary requirements.

The YWCA of the City of New York is an equal opportunity employer and contractor. We provide equal employment and contracting opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.