Activity Specialist Dance-BSCE

Flatbush Development Corporation•New York, NY

17h•$20 - $25

About The Position

Flatbush Development Corporation is a community-focused organization providing afterschool programs for youth in Brooklyn, in partnership with the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Department of Health (DOH), and the Office of Children Services (OCFS). The Activity Specialist designs, implements, and facilitates engaging, age-appropriate activities for students in grades K–8 in a school-based afterschool program. The role emphasizes participant supervision, youth development, and professional growth, while ensuring alignment with DYCD, DOH, and DOE guidelines. Through structured lessons, interactive experiences, and culminating projects or performances, the Activity Specialist fosters creativity, academic growth, and social-emotional development and showcases participant achievement. The position is supervised by the Program Director and has a maximum of 15 hours per week. Compensation is $20–$25 per hour.

Requirements

Experience designing and facilitating structured activities for children in grades K–8 in one or more specialty areas.
Knowledge of youth development principles, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed practice.
Strong communication, organizational, and classroom-management skills.
Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and maintain a positive, professional demeanor.
CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it.
Compliance with OCFS/DYCD training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Education, Youth Development, Child Development, or a related field; equivalent experience working with school-age youth is also accepted.
Experience in one or more specialty areas: Art, Dance, Music Production, Reading, Math, STEM, Chess, or Robotics/Coding.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for participants.
Follow program safety protocols, including health, wellness, and behavior-management standards.
Supervise participants during activities, transitions, and breaks, addressing behavioral issues with consistency and positive guidance.
Design and deliver structured, hands-on activities aligned with program goals and curriculum frameworks.
Facilitate arts, STEM, literacy, recreation, and enrichment activities that promote engagement, creativity, and critical thinking.
Plan activities that culminate in projects, showcases, or performances celebrating student achievement.
Adapt activities for diverse learners, including multilingual students and students with varying developmental levels.
Support participants' social-emotional growth by modeling positive behavior, promoting teamwork, and encouraging problem-solving.
Use trauma-informed practices and culturally responsive strategies to engage students.
Foster resilience, self-confidence, and leadership skills in youth.
Collaborate with program staff to identify and address individual student needs.
Participate in mandatory staff trainings, workshops, and professional development sessions.
Engage in reflective supervision, coaching, and scenario-based learning to improve program delivery and youth outcomes.
Maintain current knowledge of DYCD, DOH, DOE, and OCFS regulations and afterschool-program best practices.
Contribute ideas for program improvement and support continuous learning among staff.