After School Program Group Leader
Kennedy Heights Arts Center
Kennedy Heights Arts Center is seeking dynamic, responsible and caring individuals to assist in the implementation of the after-school arts program at the Academy of World Languages. The Group Leader will work with the Afterschool Program Coordinator and Teaching Artists to facilitate a range of visual and performing arts, literacy and social-emotional learning activities for K-5th grade students.
After School Program Group Leader will work directly with an assigned group of students to provide a safe, enriching, well-supervised environment while acting as a positive adult role model and mentor. Candidates must have a genuine interest in the growth and development of youth, giving our students the stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed.
Must be available to work Monday through Friday, 1:30pm-5:30pm throughout the school year, and may be required to work some evenings or weekends for special events.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the implementation of fun and engaging developmentally appropriate activities in the areas of visual and performing arts, reading and writing, social skills and character development.
- Lead recreational games and group team-building activities designed to promote social and leadership skills through play.
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor to After School Program students.
- Supervise large and small group activities, recognizing potential issues and applying established procedures and problem solving methods as needed.
- Provide individual guidance and establish relationships with youth that are conducive to their growth and development.
- Stimulate interest in the program through personal engagement, positive reinforcement practices, and after school club member recognition.
- Track student attendance daily and maintain program records, as directed.
- Ensure program areas are clean, orderly and safe each day.
- Keep ongoing inventory of supplies and materials needed to conduct effective programming.
- Participate in professional development training as required by the Kennedy Heights Arts Center and Cincinnati Public Schools.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required. A college degree or related training is a bonus.
- Demonstrated success working with youth in an educational or community-based setting
- Knowledge of developmental needs of school age children.
- Ability to manage and supervise large and small groups.
- Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
- Sensitivity in relating to students of varying backgrounds and demonstrating the ability to work with diverse groups of youth possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.
Physical Requirements:
- Activities are varied and require active engagement during educational and recreational programming, which may include extended periods of walking and standing.
- Ability to speak and hear
- Close and distance vision
- Frequent standing, walking and moving, with some sitting
- Ability to lift / carry up to 25 lbs.
Schedule:
- Program dates: Monday, August 24, 2026 through Thursday, May 20, 2027 (excluding holidays and CPS closures)
- Hours: Monday to Friday 1:30pm-5:30pm.
- Some evenings or weekends may be required for special events.
Compensation: $17-20 per hour, based on experience, via payroll
To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to Carolyn Youngquist via Email at [email protected]
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
