Group Leader, Summer 2025

As a Group Leader at the East Harlem Tutorial Program, your responsibilities include creating an inclusive classroom environment, managing group activities, promoting social-emotional learning, and ensuring the health and safety of all participants. You will also maintain accurate documentation and actively participate in training and team meetings to help foster a cohesive camp experience.

To be a successful candidate for the Group Leader role at East Harlem Tutorial Program, you ideally should have at least one year of experience working with students, either in elementary, middle, or high school settings, along with a commitment to serve diverse populations. Strong communication skills are essential, and we encourage applicants who support continuous learning and are adaptable to student needs.

The training for the Group Leader role at East Harlem Tutorial Program is scheduled from July 1st to July 3rd, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM each day. This training is vital for equipping you with the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively engage and support students during the summer camp.

The East Harlem Tutorial Program is deeply committed to promoting racial equity. As a Group Leader, you will be part of an organization that actively engages in anti-racism work, offering professional development and training that focuses on equitable practices, ensuring that both staff and students develop an understanding and appreciation for diversity in all its forms.

Yes! Group Leaders at the East Harlem Tutorial Program may have opportunities to continue in the fall or spring after-school sessions based on performance and availability after the summer camp concludes. The relationships you build and the skills you develop could lead to further engagement with our community.

When discussing classroom management, relate an experience where you implemented specific strategies to create an engaging learning environment, highlighting your ability to connect with students and encourage participation.

Share strategies that demonstrate your sensitivity to different cultural backgrounds, such as using inclusive content, fostering an open dialogue about diversity, and adapting activities to be culturally relevant and inclusive for all students.

Focus on a specific scenario where you encountered a challenge in managing group dynamics. Explain how you assessed the situation, engaged the students in a solution, and the learning outcome that resulted from your intervention.

Discuss techniques you’ve employed, such as incorporating SEL activities, facilitating group discussions on emotions, or using conflict resolution strategies, to highlight your commitment to students’ emotional growth.

Provide examples of conflict resolution strategies you've utilized, stressing active listening, mediation, and collaboration among students to promote a peaceful and supportive camp atmosphere.

Tailor your response to highlight your relevant experience, passion for education, commitment to racial equity, and alignment with EHTP’s core values, ensuring you convey enthusiasm about contributing to their mission.

Express your desire for ongoing training and learning opportunities, stressing your commitment to personal growth and effective techniques that can enhance your performance as a Group Leader.

Share examples of how you adjust your communication style and activities to engage students across ages, demonstrating your adaptability and ability to connect with different age groups effectively.

Illustrate your belief in the importance of collaboration within the team, discussing how you foster a supportive atmosphere where team members share ideas and strategies to enhance student engagement.

Detail your commitment to student safety, outlining specific measures you take before, during, and after activities, such as creating checklists, maintaining supervision, and being prepared for emergencies.