Summer Rising Group Leader (Bronx Location)

LEAP NYC: MS128X- Mott Hall III

About Our Organization

Why You’ll Love Working at LEAP
At LEAP, we don’t just build great programs — we build a great place to work. You’ll thrive here if you’re excited to be part of a mission-driven, people-centered, and joy-filled team.

We are:
🌱 Community-oriented, believing in a shared moral responsibility
🎨 Creative, flexible, and open-minded
🚀 Collaborative and mission driven
✅ Accountable to ourselves, each other, and our goals
🌟 Committed to feedback and clear, consistent communication
🌍 Champions of a compassionate and inclusive culture
💖 Supporters of self-care and the well-being of others
🎉 And above all… FUN!

At LEAP, you’ll be empowered to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact — all while being part of a community that values who you are and what you bring.

Job Position Summary

Group Leaders are dynamic youth workers committed to working with the program team to deliver high quality, academically aligned arts, performance arts, sports, and/or STEM instruction to elementary, middle, or high school youth from the framework of positive youth development and social emotional literacy. This is a wonderful opportunity if you love working with children, in afterschool programs, summer programs and special projects.

Group Leaders assist Activity Specialists and/or Teaching Artists in all areas of programming from helping to maintain the safety and security of the children during program time, assisting in facilitating groups, following lesson plans as well as following the program’s administrative procedures and policies.

Roles & Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • Supervise and engage program participants with the goal of fostering positive youth development
  • Prepare materials and space for various age-appropriate activities
  • Assist with planning, development, and implementation of various activities & events
  • Support effective classroom management and contribute to a positive environment by being adaptable, modeling positive behavior, promoting teamwork, & fostering a welcoming & inclusive environment
  • Attend staff meetings, professional development opportunities, training sessions, & special events to enhance knowledge & skills, as required, inclusive of those outside program hours

How to Apply

Click on the link to review the job posting and submit your application, if interested and meet most of the qualifications for the role.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING Pre-employment screening is required for this position, including but not limited to criminal history checks by regulating agencies as needed per placement. WE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Please note: In accordance with organizational policy, LEAP does not sponsor individuals on O-1 visas.