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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, supported by a Youth Worker.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver lesson plans for an enrichment activity aligned to the DREAM program model for early elementary students (Grades PreK-3).
• Design and deliver lesson plans for an enrichment activity aligned to the DREAM program model that culminates in a project or presentation for upper elementary and middle school students (Grades 4-8).
• Collaborate with Youth Workers, Dean of Student Life, and Associate Director of Extended Learning and Enrichment to provide a cohesive and fun experience for youth.
• Embed literacy throughout all instruction.
• Prepare all materials before activities begin and facilitate thorough cleanup afterwards.
• Encourage youth to positively participate in activities.
• Serve as a role model while 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 to ensure a positive, productive youth experience.
• Ability to work in-person during all program hours required.
• A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the belief that all students can succeed, and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.

Skills

• Artistic activities
• Cultural activities
• STEM activities
• Literacy instruction
• Youth development strategies
• Conflict resolution
• Social skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills

Location

• East Harlem: 1991 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10029

Work Type

• Part-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 2+ years experience working with groups of youth, or similar experience 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) in which you work a minimum of 1,000 hours
• Disability benefits
• Referral bonuses
• Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program
• Access to Employee Discount Program
• Opportunity to apply for DREAM Teaching Fellowship for high-performing part-time staff to earn a Bachelors or Masters degree and become full-time teachers at DREAM

About the Company

• Founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM annually serves over 2,500 youth 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 equipped for success.
• DREAM has an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools, increasing organizational impact and leveling the playing field for all children.
• DREAM operates the REAL Kids and DreamBuilders programs, which are nationally recognized after school programs.

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.
• DREAM is 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.
• DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.