Summer Group Leader, Youth Program
New American Association Of Massachusetts
Summer Group Leader, Youth Program
New American Association Of Massachusetts
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
Lynn, Massachusetts
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
Lead daily academic and recreational activities for immigrant and refugee youth in a supportive, culturally responsive environment. Manage classroom behavior and collaborate with staff to ensure a safe and inclusive experience for students.
Qualifications
You have experience working with children or youth in settings like camps or schools, and possess strong classroom management and group facilitation skills. You are reliable, organized, and able to take initiative, with excellent communication and teamwork abilities to support a diverse group of students.
Must Have Skills for ATS
classroom management
group facilitation
Job Description
- Paid time off
- Training & development
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
- 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
- Background in education, social work, or a related field
- Experience working with English language learners or newcomer students
- Bilingual or multilingual skills
- 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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