East Side House Settlement
Job Details
Job Location Urban Scholars Community School - Bronx, NY
Education Level High School
Travel Percentage As needed.
Job Shift Varies
Job Category Education
Description
Title
Group Leader - P.S. 463x Urban Scholars After School Program
Classification
Non- Exempt
Salary Range
$20.00 /hr
Reports to
After-school Program Director
Location
Bronx, New York
Date
September 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
East Side House Settlement is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families and communities. We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working and creative leader who shares our passion for providing exceptional programming to children and families in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South Bronx.
East Side House is looking for a highly motivated, organized, and supportive person to work at East Side House Youth After-School Program, a literacy-focused after school program for students in grades 1st -5th from high-poverty communities in Bronx, NY. The Group Leader's primary responsibility is to design and lead enrichment activities for students. We are seeking creative professionals with experience working with the youth in the following (but not limited to) areas: academic tutoring and homework help, social emotional support, science, music, visual arts, media technology, dance, sports and recreation, health awareness and community leadership.
Essential Functions
Duties and Responsibilities shall include but not limited to the following:
Plan, implement and document successful educational, recreation, youth leadership, and community service and arts activities with middle school-aged children. Adhere to policies and procedures in a pro-active manner, making the safety and care of children your primary focus. Write Lesson Plans 2 weeks prior to lesson, which will be implemented to your group of students. Prep for lessons a day before. Possible lesson topics are STEM, leadership, physical activity, literacy, drama and community service. Build a positive relationship with each after-school participant in your care, and foster positive connections between participants.Actively engage with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group. Conduct yourself as a professional and representative of the agency with school staff, parents, children and anyone else with whom you come into contact in your role. Effectively manage assigned group.Maintain and enforce progressive discipline policy. Maintain a rating of "Meets Standard" in regard to ESH and Community School standards. Assist in enrollment, recording and submitting daily attendance records, and any other required documents to Director. Inspect on a daily basis all facilities, equipment, and supplies and be sure all are accounted for and put away at the end of each day. Work as a part of a collaborative team, providing support to any specialist implementing activities. Actively participate in all aspects of staff or member development, including bi-weekly supervision, team meetings, pre-service training, and an additional 15 hours of training during the school year. Oversee compliance are met within ESH, DOE, and DOH regulations and policies. Oversee coordination of daily program schedule, calendar, and staff coverage. Consistently strategize, design, and implement outreach to maintain participant enrollment numbers. Enter, record, and maintain student attendance data in reporting system. Oversee, adhere, and document the agency's emergency instructions and plan. Staff must wear uniform to empower unity and reconciliation of East Side House (shirts and sweaters will be provided). Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Experience
High School Diploma with some college preferred. Must have experience working with young children in a structured youth program of elementary students, preferably in a racially, ethically, and socio-emotionally diverse urban community. Possess and ability to engage and lead children in small group activities in your area of specialty; strong communication skills, strong organizational skills, excellent judgment, ability to work in a team in a variety of environments. Candidates possessing skills in foreign languages, visual arts, music, or performing arts are strongly encouraged to apply. Competency
Communication Proficiency Team Building Problem Solving/ Analysis Time Management Ethical Conduct
Expected Work Schedule
This is a seasonal part-time position, working up to 20-25 hours a week. The After School Program operates on school days between 2:00 - 6:00 pm. The program operates Monday-Friday only. Workdays/hours subject to change based on ESH's needs. *Please note: due to Covid-19 and based on the determined school schedule, certain duties and responsibilities listed above will need to be modified in order to be provided remotely.
Work Remotely
No remote work
Required Clearances Department of Health Fingerprint Clearance Department of Education Fingerprint Clearance State Central Registry (SCR) Clearance, ($25.00 Fee) Staff Exclusion List (SEL) Clearance Physical examination and TB test Required Online trainings
Mandated Reporter, 2 hours. Health & Safety Training, 5 hours.
Supervisory Responsibility
This role has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Travel
Travel throughout the NYC boroughs is expected for this position (on a need basis)."
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This role will also require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
How to Apply
Please visit our website: www.eastsidehouse.org
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
AAP/EEO Statement
ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job Location Urban Scholars Community School - Bronx, NY
Education Level High School
Travel Percentage As needed.
Job Shift Varies
Job Category Education
Description
Title
Group Leader - P.S. 463x Urban Scholars After School Program
Classification
Non- Exempt
Salary Range
$20.00 /hr
Reports to
After-school Program Director
Location
Bronx, New York
Date
September 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
East Side House Settlement is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families and communities. We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working and creative leader who shares our passion for providing exceptional programming to children and families in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South Bronx.
East Side House is looking for a highly motivated, organized, and supportive person to work at East Side House Youth After-School Program, a literacy-focused after school program for students in grades 1st -5th from high-poverty communities in Bronx, NY. The Group Leader's primary responsibility is to design and lead enrichment activities for students. We are seeking creative professionals with experience working with the youth in the following (but not limited to) areas: academic tutoring and homework help, social emotional support, science, music, visual arts, media technology, dance, sports and recreation, health awareness and community leadership.
Essential Functions
Duties and Responsibilities shall include but not limited to the following:
Plan, implement and document successful educational, recreation, youth leadership, and community service and arts activities with middle school-aged children. Adhere to policies and procedures in a pro-active manner, making the safety and care of children your primary focus. Write Lesson Plans 2 weeks prior to lesson, which will be implemented to your group of students. Prep for lessons a day before. Possible lesson topics are STEM, leadership, physical activity, literacy, drama and community service. Build a positive relationship with each after-school participant in your care, and foster positive connections between participants.Actively engage with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group. Conduct yourself as a professional and representative of the agency with school staff, parents, children and anyone else with whom you come into contact in your role. Effectively manage assigned group.Maintain and enforce progressive discipline policy. Maintain a rating of "Meets Standard" in regard to ESH and Community School standards. Assist in enrollment, recording and submitting daily attendance records, and any other required documents to Director. Inspect on a daily basis all facilities, equipment, and supplies and be sure all are accounted for and put away at the end of each day. Work as a part of a collaborative team, providing support to any specialist implementing activities. Actively participate in all aspects of staff or member development, including bi-weekly supervision, team meetings, pre-service training, and an additional 15 hours of training during the school year. Oversee compliance are met within ESH, DOE, and DOH regulations and policies. Oversee coordination of daily program schedule, calendar, and staff coverage. Consistently strategize, design, and implement outreach to maintain participant enrollment numbers. Enter, record, and maintain student attendance data in reporting system. Oversee, adhere, and document the agency's emergency instructions and plan. Staff must wear uniform to empower unity and reconciliation of East Side House (shirts and sweaters will be provided). Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Experience
High School Diploma with some college preferred. Must have experience working with young children in a structured youth program of elementary students, preferably in a racially, ethically, and socio-emotionally diverse urban community. Possess and ability to engage and lead children in small group activities in your area of specialty; strong communication skills, strong organizational skills, excellent judgment, ability to work in a team in a variety of environments. Candidates possessing skills in foreign languages, visual arts, music, or performing arts are strongly encouraged to apply. Competency
Communication Proficiency Team Building Problem Solving/ Analysis Time Management Ethical Conduct
Expected Work Schedule
This is a seasonal part-time position, working up to 20-25 hours a week. The After School Program operates on school days between 2:00 - 6:00 pm. The program operates Monday-Friday only. Workdays/hours subject to change based on ESH's needs. *Please note: due to Covid-19 and based on the determined school schedule, certain duties and responsibilities listed above will need to be modified in order to be provided remotely.
Work Remotely
No remote work
Required Clearances Department of Health Fingerprint Clearance Department of Education Fingerprint Clearance State Central Registry (SCR) Clearance, ($25.00 Fee) Staff Exclusion List (SEL) Clearance Physical examination and TB test Required Online trainings
Mandated Reporter, 2 hours. Health & Safety Training, 5 hours.
Supervisory Responsibility
This role has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Travel
Travel throughout the NYC boroughs is expected for this position (on a need basis)."
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This role will also require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
How to Apply
Please visit our website: www.eastsidehouse.org
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
AAP/EEO Statement
ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.