Group Leader @ PS 169

About the role

Center for Family Life in Sunset Park (CFL) is a nationally recognized social service organization whose mission is to promote positive outcomes for children and adults in Sunset Park, Brooklyn by providing a comprehensive range of neighborhood-based family and social services. The Group Leader role focuses on supervising a group of participants in the program, in collaboration with other professionals including Activity Specialists and Youth Workers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate quality and educational instruction that fosters group work
• Participate with children in activities such as sports, music, art, dance and homework assistance
• Help participants grow and develop as individuals and bond as a group
• Guide children’s development and help them relate to each other and to adults
• Collaborate with a team of professional artists, social workers and youth workers to create an original production that engages 100+ participants in arts and literacy skill development
• Utilize thoughtful group-management skills (restorative processes instead of punitive discipline) in a non-traditional classroom setting
• Attend, supervise, and facilitate activities with participants on fieldtrips and off-site locations around NYC
• Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, staff development training, and other community building activities
• Support the overall program through additional tasks that allow for efficient and safe operation and successful special events for participants and families (e.g., supervision of snack time, lunch, and mealtime, dismissal, set up and breakdown of special events)
• Attend weekly professional development meetings
• Maintain a high energy level
• Adhere to all agency and NYC Public School policies, including dress code which requires a CFL T-shirt (provided) and clothing/shoes that allow you to move comfortably

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma (minimum education requirement)
• Currently in college or 2 years of experience working with children
• Age 18 years or older (preferred)
• Strong youth development background
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Skilled in working with youth of all ages
• Flexible and able to work well as a member of a team of different disciplines (artists, teachers, young‑adult staff)
• Interested in creating positive experiences for groups of youth, including participants with special needs and challenging behaviors
• Bilingual: English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish (preferred)
• Willing to build and maintain positive working relationships with participants, volunteers, co‑workers, and supervisors
• Willing to fully engage in professional development spaces, including staff meetings and individual meetings with supervisor
• Willing to give and receive feedback constructively and respectfully
• Strong sensitivity to cultural differences among staff and clients
• Strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change
• Willing to reflect on and expand understandings of authority, boundaries, positionality, and conflict resolution
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check and medical clearance

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan
• NYS Safe and Sick Time

Pay

$19 per hour

Schedule

Part‑time, school‑year position (September 2026 – June 2027). Less than 20 hours per week. Typical schedule: Monday – Friday, 2:15 pm to 5:45 pm, with individual schedule assigned by supervisor based on program needs. Includes one afternoon meeting and one evening meeting (to be scheduled), occasional holiday camps, extended professional development days, and required attendance at the CFL Agency Wide Retreat.