Bilingual Group Leader - Part Time

Position Overview

This position will be a part of our Youth and Family Services offered at Sunnyside Community Services. Our SONYC program works with families and youth in transitional housing, some who are newcomers, and we seek individuals with empathy and understanding for vulnerable populations. The After-school Group Leader is primarily responsible for the overall supervision and wellbeing of the participants, academic support, and fostering social emotional learning in the group setting.

Position Responsibilities:

· Ensure the safety of all program participants, including daily attendance tracking.

· Assist Instructors and subcontractors in the implementation of lessons and activities.

· Provide program support during high-risk times like arrival, snack, and dismissal.

· Provide constant supervision to assigned groups of school age children.

· Provide academic assistance in the form of homework help.

· Supervise bathroom breaks and provide minor first aid as needed.

· Maintain program space and activity areas. Ensure program materials are cared for and returned to proper storage areas.

· Motivate and maintain active involvement of all program participants.

· Attending all required meetings and training courses.

· Work with assigned team members to collectively create a safe, brave, and learning space for all assigned participants.

· Meet regularly with supervisor and other staff members to share best practices and address challenges. Maintain all program documents including medical and behavioral incidents.

· Based on performance, a summer position may be available at another site to extend employment.

Requirements:

· Bilingual: English/ Spanish required

· Must be at least 18 years old or graduated High School by September 1st, 2025.

· Ability to work independently and as a team player

· Experience working with children in an after school or summer camp setting strongly encouraged

· This position begins after clearances are complete, DOE and OCFS fingerprinting, a completed medical form, 2 letters of recommendation and training completion.

· Ability to work in person – remote options are not available

· This position begins after clearances and the required online training is completed.

· Limited flexibility is available to accommodate school schedules.

Hours: Monday- Friday 2:30pm - 5:30pm (15 hours weekly) Limited flexibility is available to accommodate school schedules.

All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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 well-being.

Sunnyside Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elmhurst, NY 11373: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person