Activity Specialist
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New York, NY, US
Summary
The Activity Specialist will develop and execute weekly lesson plans while engaging youth in a dynamic after-school environment. They are responsible for maintaining healthy boundaries, resolving conflicts positively, and fostering professional relationships with students, staff, and families.
Job Description
Company Overview
After-School All-Stars (ASAS) delivers high-quality after-school and summer programs that empower underserved students through programs focused on academic support, health and fitness, STEM learning, visual and performing arts, and career exploration.
In addition to our five program areas, we nurture student growth through mentorship, service learning, and leadership opportunities. We use a Positive Youth Development approach and partner with families and communities to support long-term success.
Position Overview
- After-School All Stars NY will be providing after-school programming within the Bronx.
- This is a part-time, seasonal position from September 2026 through June 2027.
- Develop two to four weekly lesson plans, helping to execute in a quality manner
- Work with Group leaders to engage youth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Set healthy boundaries that model healthy adult -student behavior
Key Responsibilities
Establish clear expectations and guidelines for appropriate behavior.· Resolve conflict positively and communicate effectively.· Ask students for their input, ideas, feedback, and opinions.· Set healthy boundaries that model healthy adult-student behavior.· Maintain professional and positive relationships with school staff, partners, participants andparents.· Treat participants and colleagues with respect always.· Content includes experiential and inquiry-based learning, building critical and creativethinking, collaboration, and communication skills
Requirements
- The successful candidate will have at minimum 3 -4 years or more of non-profit or related youth development program experience
- The individual will have a familiarity with and passion for working with spirited, high-need, diverse youth populations
- Must clear the Department of Education PETS Fingerprinting process, School-Aged Children Care
- HS Diploma is required
- Program requirements, Statewide Central Register of Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) clearance as well as Medical, FBI Livescan, State background check, Medical and Tuberculosis Clearance(if required)
- Three years of experience working in an after-school, day camp, or community youth outreach setting, primarily of the elementary and/or middle school age, is preferred.
Pay Range
USD $20.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.
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Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
New York, New York
The NYC Department of Small Business Services offers free services at our network of Workforce1 Career Centers to prepare and help New Yorkers to find jobs. We can help you prepare for your next interview, update your résumé, and connect with employers, or find the right training you need to succeed.
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
New York, New York