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About the Role
Counseling In Schools (CIS) is seeking energetic, dependable, and youth-centered Substitute Activity Specialists to support NYC after-school programs for students in grades K–8 during the 2026–2027 school year. Specialists will lead engaging enrichment activities and provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Leading engaging enrichment activities and lessons
- Supporting youth development, SEL, and positive behavior management
- Creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments for students
- Collaborating with after-school staff and program leadership
- Maintaining professionalism and positive communication with students, families, and school staff
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with youth
- Experience or training in a specialty area preferred
- Strong communication and classroom/group management skills
- Ability to adapt quickly and support diverse student needs
- DOE and DOH clearance required
Skills
- STEAM
- Leadership
- Dance
- Art
- Theater
- Gaming
- Anime
- Martial Arts
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Financial Literacy
- College & Career Readiness
- Double Dutch
- Girls Who Code
Location
- NYC
Work Type
- After-school programming
- Substitute
Experience Level
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with youth
Salary/Compensations
- $20–$35 per hour
About the Company
- Counseling In Schools (CIS) is a dynamic community-based organization founded in 1986.
- Mission: To promote the emotional and social growth of children so that they can thrive in school and succeed in life.
- CIS has created and fostered relationships with local schools, shelters, and communities to enable New York City’s children to thrive – academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Our expert team includes licensed mental health and youth development professionals who fully integrate into the community, providing programs that equip children, families, teachers, and administrators with the right tools for preventing and coping with the challenges they face.
- We envision and work toward a bright future, full of possibilities, where each child can flourish and reach their full potential.