Activity Specialist, UIM

East Side House Settlement•Bronx, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. Its SONYC after-school program provides high-quality programming and services through community centers and school partnerships. Reporting to the Program Director, the Activity Specialist delivers enrichment programming that supports youth development, engagement, and skill-building. The specialist plans, facilitates, and assesses activities in a subject area such as visual arts, dance, music, sports, STEM, coding, culinary arts, or fitness. The Activity Specialist helps provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment, maintains positive relationships with participants and staff, and supports program goals and outcomes. The role has no direct reports and interacts with program staff, school personnel, students, families, and community partners. Through hands-on learning, the specialist fosters creativity, confidence, teamwork, and skill development. This is a non-exempt, part-time, seasonal position for the 2026–2027 school year at the UIM site. The expected schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., aligned with program needs; the schedule may change based on operational needs, with notice when possible. The posting also notes that sessions are typically scheduled one to two days per week. Compensation is $22 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Appropriate training, certification, or demonstrated experience in the assigned specialty area.
Strong group management, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
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, coaching, and field practice, and 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 regulations.
Knowledge of student supervision, group management, and classroom management strategies.
Required clearances and documentation: 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; and a health statement.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
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.
Entrepreneurial mindset, initiative, and creativity in developing enrichment opportunities.
Goal-oriented approach focused on program objectives and positive student outcomes.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate engaging, structured enrichment activities in the designated area of expertise.
Develop age-appropriate lesson plans and curricula aligned 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.
Maintain accurate attendance records and submit required documentation on time.
Ensure appropriate use, organization, and care of activity materials, equipment, and supplies.
Collaborate with program staff to support program operations and special events.
Serve as a positive role model and reinforce program expectations, policies, and procedures.
Adapt activities to participants’ varied interests, abilities, and developmental needs.
Communicate with site staff about participant progress, concerns, and successes.
Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development.
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 assigned to support the after-school program.