Group Leader (Multiple Boroughs - School Age Child Care) (New York)

Group Leader Positions

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities. Today, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City, including early childhood education, school-age care, youth services, workforce development, community services, and senior services. CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development organization. In 2022, our core programs and emergency services reached 200,000 people living in all five boroughs and all 51 city council districts. In the summer of 2022, CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for in-language and culturally competent resources according to a recent survey. This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of our staff.

CPC School Age Child Care (SACC) programs are after school and summer programs that serve approximately students from grades K-5 each year (ages 5-12). The goal of the program is to support students in all learning areas including intellectual, academic, physical, social and emotional growth. The program offers creative and structured activities to strengthen participants' academic skills and incorporates the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in a variety of projects, as well as art and physical activities. SACC Programs generally operate on weekdays from 2 : 00 pm - 6 : 00 pm, with possible evenings, weekends, and school holidays.

The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is seeking dynamic and dedicated Group Leaders to join our afterschool programs at the following sites :

• PS 2 122 Henry Street, Room 109, New York, NY 10002
• PS 20 142-30 Barclay Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355
• PS 124 40 Division Street, New York, NY 10002
• PS 130 143 Baxter Street, New York, NY 10013
• PS 153 1970 Homecrest Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229
• Chrystie Street 115 Chrystie Street, 1st Floor, New York, NY 10002

Group Leaders are responsible for creating safe, engaging, and structured learning environments that support the academic and social development of elementary-aged children. Working under the supervision of the Program Director and Site Supervisor and in collaboration with the Education Specialist, Group Leaders are critical to the success of daily program operations and positive youth outcomes. We are looking for candidates who are willing to learn, open to feedback, and demonstrate a growth mindset in their work with children and colleagues.

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Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Ashley Huang, when applying online via CPC's website or selected online job boards. Candidates should indicate which location(s) they would like to be considered for. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to careers@cpc-nyc.org with any questions or further inquiries.

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.