Group Leader

ABOUT THE ROLE

To continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve, Commonpoint is hiring an After School Group Leader situated within the Youth Education Services Department. The Youth Education Services Department provides safe, engaging, and enriching after school programs that promote academic success, social-emotional development, youth leadership, and overall well-being for children and families.

The individual hired as an After School Group Leade
r will create a positive and inclusive learning environment by supervising students, facilitating engaging activities, providing academic support, and fostering meaningful relationships that encourage youth development and participation. This role plays an essential part in delivering high-quality programming while ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.

• Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently, while following established processes and contributing to basic data collection, reporting, or documentation as required.
• Use agency resources responsibly by following established procedures, safeguarding equipment and materials, and/or supporting cost-effective operations.
• Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and cross-department teams to ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful work environment.
• Follow all safety protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff, partners, and the public, and promptly report concerns or incidents.

• Supervise & Support:
  Provide active supervision of students from Kindergarten through Eighth grade, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging program environment
• Academic Support:
  Provide homework assistance and encourage positive study habits while supporting students’ academic success.
• Program Facilitation:
  Plan and facilitate engaging educational, recreational, and enrichment activities aligned with the program schedule and site plan.
• Positive Youth Development:
  Model respectful behavior, reinforce program expectations, and use positive behavior management strategies to support student success.
• Guide Transitions:
  Safely supervise and support students as they transition between activities, maintaining structure and engagement throughout the program.

• Program Administration:
  Complete daily attendance and assist with required program documentation accurately and on time.
• Communication & Reporting:
  Promptly communicate participant concerns, behavioral issues, injuries, or program-related concerns to the Program Director or Assistant Program Director. Assist with completing incident reports and required documentation as needed.
• Maintain Program Spaces:
  Help organize, prepare, and maintain activity spaces and materials to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with program staff to ensure consistent implementation of daily programming and operations.
• Embed SEL:
  Incorporate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) into daily programming through check-ins, reflection activities, positive behavior modeling, and relationship building. Elevate concerns appropriately and collaborate with supervisors and mental health staff when needed.
• Inclusive Practice:
  Adapt activities and materials to ensure youth of all abilities, including those with IEPs and disabilities, can participate safely and meaningfully.
• COMPASS Content Areas:
  Support programming across COMPASS focus areas, including Literacy, STEAM, Health & Wellness, and College & Career Readiness, as outlined in the site plan.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Assist with participant surveys and other program data collection efforts to support continuous quality improvement.

• Safety & Compliance:
  Follow Commonpoint, DYCD, and SACC policies related to active supervision, attendance, transitions, participant safety, mandated reporting, behavior management, and incident…