Summer Group Leader, Youth Program

Benefits

Paid time off

Training & development

Position Overview
Summer Group Leaders are responsible for leading a group of children in a dynamic, culturally responsive summer program serving immigrant and refugee youth. Group Leaders create a structured, supportive, and engaging environment where students can build academic skills, strengthen English language development, and feel a strong sense of belonging. This role requires leadership, flexibility, and a commitment to supporting youth from diverse backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily activities for a consistent group of students (e.g., K–2, 3–5, or middle/high school), including academic enrichment, literacy, arts, recreation, and social-emotional learning

Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment that affirms students’ cultures, identities, and experiences

Support English language learners through clear communication, visual supports, and interactive activities

Establish and maintain clear expectations, routines, and positive behavior management strategies

Supervise students at all times, including during transitions, meals, outdoor activities and field trips

Collaborate with teen staff to delegate tasks, model leadership, and support their development

Communicate regularly with program leadership regarding student needs, concerns, and successes

Track attendance and participate in any required documentation or reporting

Participate in all staff trainings, meetings, and planning sessions

Maintain organized, clean, and prepared classroom spaces

Qualifications

Experience working with children or youth (camp, school, afterschool, or community-based settings)

Strong classroom management and group facilitation skills

Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Reliable, organized, and able to take initiative

Strong communication and teamwork skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred (but not required)

Background in education, social work, or a related field

Experience working with English language learners or newcomer students

Bilingual or multilingual skills

Expectations

Consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality

Active engagement and leadership throughout the program day

Clear, proactive communication with supervisors and team members

Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful, and youth-centered environment

Flexibility and problem-solving in a fast-paced setting

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