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About the Role

K-8 After School Enrichment Specialists create diverse learning experiences focusing on artistic, cultural, or STEM activities for students in grades Pre-K to 8. Enrichment classes drive toward a collaborative culminating project or performance, with specialists delivering 45-minute sessions to groups of 18-20 students.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver lesson plans for an enrichment activity aligned to the DREAM program model for grades PreK-3, supporting interest exploration.
• Design and deliver lesson plans for an enrichment activity aligned to the DREAM program model for grades 4-8, culminating in a project or presentation.
• Collaborate with Youth Workers, Dean of Student Life, and Associate Director of Extended Learning and Enrichment for a cohesive and fun youth experience.
• Embed literacy throughout all instruction.
• Prepare all materials before activities and facilitate thorough cleanup afterwards.
• Encourage positive youth participation in activities.
• Serve as a role model demonstrating professional behavior.
• Implement all health and safety protocols, ensuring child safety and responding appropriately to incidents.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the role’s start date.
• High school diploma required.
• Ability to independently plan and implement lessons in specialty area.
• Clear passion for specialty area.
• Understanding of effective youth development strategies and conflict resolution.
• Exemplary social, organizational, and communication skills.
• Dedication to the program and ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Ability to work in-person during all program hours required.
• A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including that all students can succeed.
• Deep desire to make a difference in the lives of students, families, and the community.

Skills

• Artistic activities
• Cultural activities
• STEM activities
• Literacy instruction
• Child safety
• Conflict resolution
• Social skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills

Location

• East Harlem, New York, NY
• Highbridge, Bronx, NY

Work Type

• Part-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 2+ years experience working with groups of youth preferred

Education Level

• High school diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree or certification in related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $30 - $38 per hour

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment (12-month continuous period) with a minimum of 1,000 hours worked.
• Disability benefits.
• Referral bonuses.
• Discounted school meals through the in-house Scratch Food Program.
• Access to Employee Discount Program for savings on travel, entertainment, retail, and more.
• Opportunity for high-performing part-time staff to apply for the DREAM Teaching Fellowship to earn a Bachelor's or Master's degree and become a full-time teacher.

About the Company

• Founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM serves over 2,500 youth annually across East Harlem and the South Bronx through seven PreK-12 charter schools and community sports-based youth development programs.
• DREAM focuses on rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness to create lifelong learners.
• DREAM has an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools.
• DREAM is committed to building a team where individuals can bring their full identity and experience.
• DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of its majority Black and Hispanic student body.
• DREAM is dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Equal Opportunity

• At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.
• DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters.
• DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive.
• We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
• We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications!
• DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.