Activity Specialist, Early Life COMPASS Elementary
Lutheran Social Services of New York · NY, US
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About the Role
The Activity Specialist supports the daily operation of the school-age classroom and leads enrichment activities in their specialty area. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality programming that fosters children's academic, social-emotional, and creative growth. The specialist collaborates with the team to maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment aligned with organizational values.
Responsibilities
- Assists in supervising, engaging, and supporting students during daily routines, transitions, and enrichment activities.
- Maintains proper staff-to-child ratios and ensures active supervision.
- Supports homework help, literacy time, independent learning, and group activities.
- Reinforces classroom expectations using positive guidance, restorative practices, and SEL strategies.
- Plans and leads high-quality enrichment sessions in their area of expertise.
- Plans and coordinates with community partners for activity implementation.
- Designs activities that are hands-on, inclusive, engaging, and aligned with program goals.
- Incorporates creativity, innovation, SEL strategies, and project-based learning.
- Adapts activities to meet the needs of diverse learners, including children with disabilities or sensory needs.
- Prepares materials, organizes supplies, and maintains an engaging learning environment.
- Models social-emotional competencies such as empathy, self-awareness, emotional expression, and teamwork.
- Assists with conflict resolution, problem-solving, and behavior support strategies.
- Recognizes and responds to students’ individual needs using trauma-informed and inclusive practices.
- Assists in ensuring the classroom meets all licensing, health, and safety requirements.
- Follows protocols for sign-in/out, attendance, incident reporting, emergency drills, and supervision.
- Maintains clean, organized spaces and sanitizes materials.
- Reports any concerns promptly to the Group Teacher/Leader or Program Director.
- Greets families warmly and supports positive, professional interactions.
- Refers family questions or concerns to the Group Teacher/Leader or Program Director as needed.
- Demonstrates respect, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
- Participates in staff meetings, planning sessions, trainings, and professional development.
- Collaborates with the teaching team and partner providers to coordinate schedules and activities.
- Reflects on practice and seeks constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working with school-age children in a classroom, camp, or youth development setting.
- Demonstrated skill or interest in at least one enrichment specialty area (arts, STEAM, sports, technology, etc.).
- Warm, patient, energetic, and child-centered approach.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively.
- Ability to maintain a safe and organized learning environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit on the floor, and actively engage with children.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to participate in recreational or movement-based activities depending on specialty area.
Skills
- Arts
- STEAM
- Financial Literacy
- Fitness
- Technology
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Robotics
- Sports
- Digital Literacy
- Creative Arts
- Positive Guidance
- Restorative Practices
- SEL Strategies
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Inclusive Education
- Communication Skills
Location
- Brooklyn, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some college credits in education, child development, youth development, or related fields preferred
- Coursework in education, psychology, recreation, the relevant specialty area, or related fields preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $17.00 - $19.23 Hourly
About the Company
- Inclusion: Creates activities and learning opportunities accessible to all children, celebrating diversity and cultural backgrounds.
- Support: Provides encouragement, guidance, and individualized assistance during lessons, transitions, and enrichment.
- Growth: Promotes children’s academic, creative, and social-emotional development while pursuing personal professional growth.
- Community: Supports a classroom culture of respect, collaboration, belonging, and shared responsibility.
- Innovation: Implements engaging, future-ready enrichment activities that integrate creativity, technology, and hands-on learning.