Summer Group Leader, Youth Program

Job Description

Job Description

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