Group Leader – RISE Academy
Paths to Success • Far Rockaway, Queens, NY • Part-Time, Per-Diem
Posted: October 20, 2026 | Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
Department:
Paths to Success
Reports To:
Program Supervisor
Location:
26-01 Mott Avenue, Far Rockaway, Queens, NY 11691
Hourly Rate:
$18.50 per hour
Employment Type:
Part-Time, Per-Diem
About Us
Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.
Role Overview
As a Group Leader at RISE Academy, the COMPASS Afterschool Program, you will supervise and engage an assigned group of children and support their overall well-being. You will lead daily activities and create a safe, structured environment where children can explore new interests, develop social-emotional skills, and build positive relationships.
Working with the Program Director, Program Supervisor, and Activity Specialist, you will help deliver youth development programming aligned with DYCD COMPASS standards. RISE Academy operates after school, on select school holidays, and during the summer. This position is based on site in Far Rockaway, Queens, and requires in-person attendance.
Key Responsibilities
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. This description does not cover every activity, duty, or responsibility required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Required
Preferred
Supervisory Responsibility
Work Environment
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time, per-diem, non-exempt position, Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed, at the assigned location. Regular work hours are 2–5:30 p.m. The role also requires support for seven weeks of summer programming.
On the following school closure days, staff are assigned five- to seven-hour shifts between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.:
Additional Requirements
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment
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Rising Ground provides youth development and education programs focused on empowering underserved communities.