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About the Role

The After School Activity Specialist + Group Leader is a part-time position that plays an important role in creating engaging, safe, and enriching after school experiences for elementary and middle school students. This role combines leading a specialized enrichment activity and serving as a Group Leader for a cohort of students, developing and facilitating programming while building positive relationships and supporting student growth.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate enrichment activities in a specialized content area.
Develop lesson plans that promote creativity, collaboration, leadership, and positive youth development.
Create a joyful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Differentiate activities to meet the diverse interests, abilities, and developmental needs of students.
Foster positive relationships with students while serving as a mentor and positive role model.
Serve as the Group Leader for an assigned cohort of approximately 15 students.
Supervise students throughout all after school activities, transitions, field trips, and special events.
Promote positive behavior, teamwork, and student engagement while maintaining a safe and structured environment.
Support students' social-emotional development and encourage positive peer relationships.
Ensure student safety and well-being at all times.
Follow the daily schedule and program expectations.
Maintain accurate attendance records, activity evaluations, incident reports, and other required documentation.
Ensure compliance with Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Department of Health (DOH), and KIPP NYC policies and procedures.
Assist with setup, cleanup, and organization of activity spaces and materials.
Support additional program operations and special events as needed.
Collaborate with Program Directors, school staff, and fellow after school team members.
Participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and required trainings.
Communicate respectfully and professionally with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.
Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and outstanding student experiences.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or high school equivalency required; Associate's degree preferred.
Minimum of two years of experience working with elementary or middle school-aged children in an educational, youth development, recreation, camp, or after school setting.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more enrichment areas, such as dance, visual arts, music, sports, chess, STEM, theater, or other specialized activities.
Experience planning and facilitating engaging activities for groups of children.
Strong classroom or group management skills with the ability to create a positive and inclusive environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while demonstrating initiative and professionalism.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Commitment to maintaining a safe, structured, and welcoming environment for all students.
Deep commitment to KIPP NYC's mission and belief that all students deserve access to joyful, high-quality learning experiences beyond the school day.
Demonstrates KIPP NYC's core values of zest, grit, hope, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor.

Skills

Dance
Visual arts
Music
Sports
Chess
STEM
Theater
Activity facilitation
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Group management
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Collaboration
Organization
Attention to detail

Location

New York City

Work Type

Part-time
In-person

Experience Level

Minimum of two years of experience working with elementary or middle school-aged children

Education Level

High school diploma or high school equivalency
Associate's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$18/hour for Group Leaders
$28.69/hour for Activity Specialists

About the Company

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.
We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.
KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.
Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life.
Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, supported over 4,700 alumni, and employ more than 1,100 dedicated team members.

Equal Opportunity

KIPP NYC LLC is committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.