Group Leader, Education

Job Details

Job Location:

1474 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Position Type:
Part Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour

Travel Percentage :
None

Job Shift: Day Shift
Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Rise Boro Community Partnership is a comprehensive agency that serves underserved communities in New York City. Since its inception in 1973, Rise Boro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors to address housing, health, and service needs. Their programs span housing, senior services, health care, youth development, education, empowerment, community development, arts programming, skills training, homelessness prevention, and access to healthy foods.
Youth Center:
Rise Boro converted 30,000 square feet of vacant land into a youth center, providing local youth and their families with opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and growth.
Senior Services:
Designated as the first Innovative Senior Center in Brooklyn by the NYC Department for the Aging, offering health management, physical exercise, and nutritional programs in partnership with local hospitals and universities.
Affordable Housing:
Involved in projects such as the Hunters Point venture, which includes 1,100 apartments and community space, with 80% permanently affordable or earmarked for seniors.
Rise Boro’s mission is to empower communities to thrive, improving health outcomes, housing stability, and economic power regardless of zip codes.

• 1474 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
• 125 Covert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
• 35 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
• 20 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

• Participants Supervision
  • Supervising program participants at all times during program operation, in all locations, including off‑site trips.
  • Assisting in safe pick‑up and delivery of participants from community schools as assigned by the Program Director.
• Homework Assistance
  • Providing active homework assistance to ensure all participants stay engaged during homework time.
• Facilitation of Activities
  • Planning and implementing engaging academic enrichment and recreation activities that incorporate literacy, STEM, creative arts, youth development, and community service.
  • Preparing daily lesson plans and unit outlines using provided curricular material.
  • Initiating guidance and support sessions with appropriate staff if materials are unclear.
  • Gathering supplies and preparing activity spaces.
  • Assisting teachers and activity specialists by encouraging participant involvement.
  • Creating and maintaining a supportive and safe environment and keeping activity spaces clean and organized.
  • Following the program schedule and ensuring participants adhere to it unless instructed otherwise.
• Youth Development
  • Using positive youth development principles, behavior management, and discipline techniques to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
  • Building positive relationships and serving as a role model for participants.
• Professional Development
  • Participating in meetings and workshops to enhance professional skills, with a minimum of 15 hours of training per year.
  • Collaborating with the Program Director, staff developers, and educational specialists to develop professional skills.
  • Applying acquired skills and knowledge to improve program quality.
• Program Procedures and Safety
  • Adhering to site‑specific memoranda, staff manuals, and NYS Child School Aged Child Care (SACC) regulations to provide quality services and ensure safety.
  • Notifying supervisors of any behaviors that impede service quality or pose safety risks, including the proactive reporting of incidents involving injury or emotional/social harm.

• One year of experience working with youth.
• A genuine love for working with children and a desire to serve as a mentor.

• High school/HSE diploma.
• Preference given to those working toward a college degree.

Rise Boro is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated…