Activity Specialist / Enrichment Instructor - COMPASS After-School & Summer Program

Arete Education•Bronx, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Areté Education is seeking an Activity Specialist / Enrichment Instructor to lead engaging, hands-on, age-appropriate learning activities for elementary school students in its COMPASS after-school and summer program at P.S. 065 Mother Hale Academy in the Bronx. Instructors are expected to create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment, encourage student participation, and support student engagement through lessons in areas such as sports, arts, music, cooking, photography and digital media, dance and performing arts, STEM, game-based learning, or other specialties. The role includes developing and regularly revising curriculum maps, planning daily activities, maintaining accurate attendance, communicating with students’ families and program supervisors, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in professional learning. The position is part-time during the school year and summer programming, is on-site, and is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working with youth.
Experience writing curriculum and lesson plans.
Completion of required 8-hour online Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment, and Foundations in Health and Safety trainings before starting.
Department of Education PETS background clearance.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Ability to traverse the classroom and bend or lean to support program activities.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or work experience with Areté Education.
College diploma; a master’s degree is preferred.
Experience or expertise in team sports and athletics, arts and crafts, music, cooking and culinary arts, photography and digital media, dance and performing arts, STEM and game-based learning, or another enrichment specialty.

Responsibilities

Lead engaging, safe, hands-on learning activities for elementary school students.
Develop and regularly revise curriculum maps.
Plan daily, engaging, high-impact learning activities.
Encourage student participation and be accountable for engagement in assigned courses or clubs.
Maintain accurate student attendance records.
Attend assigned weekly shifts and arrive on time.
Provide a positive and caring presence when working with students and families.
Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors.
Participate in professional learning opportunities.
Reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance.
Communicate in a friendly and open manner with families.
Communicate regularly with supervisors and Areté headquarters staff by email and phone.
Be flexible with weekly scheduling to support the needs of students and families.