Team Leader, Beacon Harlem (SNS) (55087)

Position Title:	Team Leader, Summer/Seasonal
Position Type:	Seasonal, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Schedule:	29 hours/week
Format:	Fully Onsite
Department/Program:	Beacon Harlem/Community Centers
Location:	2581 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10039
Direct Supervisor:	Director, Beacon Harlem or Assistant Director, Beacon Harlem
Direct Reports (if any):	N/A

About Graham:

Graham provides life-changing tools and resources for children, young adults and families who face some of the most difficult obstacles caused by poverty, racial injustice, and lack of access to educational opportunities, living wage employment, quality healthcare, and affordable housing.

We collaborate with communities and strong partners to create and implement innovative strategies so everyone can lead healthy, joyful, and successful lives.

Program Description:

Beacon programs are school-based community centers serving children age six and older, and adults. There are currently 91 Beacons located throughout the five boroughs of New York City operating in the afternoons and evenings, on weekends, and during school holidays and vacation periods, including the summer. Beacons provide Our goal is to give each participant, regardless of age, a positive and fun learning experience in a safe, friendly environment. Team Leaders will support the instructor with a class of students that are assigned by grade level. Classes take during the summer months.

This role is active between June 2, 2025 – August 16, 2025

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Instructor in leading lesson plans in a variety of areas including sports/recreation, arts, dance and STEM

• Organizing team games such as soccer, softball, and basketball, explaining the rules and acting as referee or umpire throughout the game
• Leading activities such as crafts and art, demonstrating various techniques and encouraging children to come up with ideas
• Create a safe, bully-free environment for all participants.
• Maintain accurate student attendance reports.
• Complete other administrative tasks as required.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and professional development trainings
• Ensure that the learning environment is clean, safe and materials are prepared.
• Use positive classroom management techniques.