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About the Role
The Activity Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality enrichment programming that promotes youth development, engagement, and skill-building. The role involves planning, facilitating, and assessing specialized activities in areas such as visual arts, dance, music, sports, STEM, coding, culinary arts, fitness, or other enrichment subjects. The goal is to provide hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, confidence, teamwork, and skill development in a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate engaging, structured enrichment activities in their designated area of expertise.
- Develop age-appropriate lesson plans and curricula that align with program goals and participant needs.
- Lead specialized workshops and projects that promote skill-building, creativity, and self-expression.
- Create and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment for all participants.
- Maintain accurate attendance records and submit required documentation in a timely manner.
- Ensure proper use, organization, and care of activity materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Collaborate with program staff to support overall program operations and special events.
- Serve as a positive role model and reinforce program expectations, policies, and procedures.
- Adapt activities to meet the varied interests, abilities, and developmental needs of participants.
- Communicate effectively with site staff regarding participant progress, concerns, and successes.
- Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
- Assist with participant supervision during transitions, snack time, and other program activities as needed.
- Arrive prepared and on time for scheduled sessions, typically one to two days per week.
- Travel to assigned program sites as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the success of the afterschool program.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Appropriate training, certification, or demonstrated experience in the assigned area of specialty
- Entrepreneurial mindset, initiative, and creativity in developing enrichment opportunities.
- Minimum of two years of experience working with elementary- or middle school-aged children in school or out-of-school settings preferred, particularly in diverse urban communities.
- Strong group management, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Goal-oriented, with a focus on achieving program objectives and positive student outcomes.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of youth development principles and age-appropriate practices for working with children and adolescents.
- Ability to engage and motivate students through interactive, age-appropriate academic and enrichment activities.
- Willingness to develop professional skills through training opportunities, coaching, and field practice.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a school community.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively and respectfully with diverse students, families, colleagues, and school personnel.
- Familiarity with applicable DYCD SONYC program requirements and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) regulations.
- Knowledge of student supervision, group management, and classroom management strategies.
- Department of Health Fingerprint Clearance
- Department of Education Fingerprint Clearance
- Department of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
- State Central Registry (SCR) Clearance
- Staff Exclusion List (SEL) Clearance
- Health Statement
Skills
- Visual arts
- Dance
- Music
- Sports
- STEM
- Coding
- Culinary arts
- Fitness
- Youth development
- Group management
- Problem-solving
- Conflict-resolution
- Time-management
- Organizational skills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Student engagement
- Student motivation
- Collaboration
Location
- Bronx, NY
Work Type
- Part-Time
- Seasonal
- Non-Exempt
Experience Level
- Minimum of two years of experience working with elementary- or middle school-aged children
Education Level
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $22.00 per hour
About the Company
- East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan.
- We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their community.
- ESH’s SONYC after-school program aligns with our mission by providing high quality programs and services within community centers and school partnerships.
Equal Opportunity
- East Side House (ESH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.