Activity Specialist (Part-Time)

Union Settlement Association • New York, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Specialist works in Union Settlement’s afterschool program, which provides participants with opportunities for learning, guidance, mentorship, and creative self-expression to build confidence, cultivate interests, broaden worldviews, and become engaged in their schools and community. The specialist develops curriculum, facilitates activities, and manages classrooms in areas such as organized sports, performing arts, STEM, photography/media/graphic design, visual and creative arts, or leadership. The role also helps provide participants access to enrichment, tutoring, recreation, and mentorship. This is a part-time, on-site position at M096, scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., paying $19.00–$22.00 per hour. The position reports to the Program Director and has no direct reports.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience working in a youth services program.
• Ability to tutor at least one subject area to elementary- or middle-school participants.
• Strong verbal, written, clerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment.
• Ability to perform at a high level.
• Dedication to serving youth in an urban setting.
• Innovation and patience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the challenges facing youth in an urban setting.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement weekly lesson plans in the assigned activity area for afterschool participants.
• Assist with dismissal and escort students outside the building and across the street to a safe location.
• Create a workshop environment conducive to learning and mastery.
• Lead project-based activities and prepare participants for quarterly presentations, showcases, and performances.
• Produce mandated program reports on participants’ achievements as requested.
• Contact parents or guardians weekly with positive inspirations and log calls in Google Drive.
• Work cooperatively with staff, community-based organizations, students, and parents.
• Participate in special events, staff meetings, the USA program committee, monthly Youth Services Department meetings, and school trips and afterschool events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Site Supervisor and Program Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed