Activity Specialist

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

1d•$23 - $30

About The Position

Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP), operating under the fiscal sponsorship of the Research Foundation of The City University of New York, seeks part-time Activity Specialists for DYCD-funded COMPASS middle school programs. Specialists lead structured after-school STEAM and enrichment activities in areas including Music Production, Art, Dance, Theater, STEM, Digital Media, and Podcasting. With guidance from the Content Specialist, they design and facilitate lessons that foster creativity, academic enrichment, and social-emotional development. Activities culminate in projects, showcases, exhibits, or performances highlighting participants’ achievements, including BCCP’s Annual Artsfest. Activity Specialists support homework help, enrichment sessions, and program-wide activities as needed; mentor youth; document attendance and activities; and report incidents to the Program Director. They attend weekly supervisor check-ins and ongoing professional development, and comply with applicable NYC DOE, DOHMH, DYCD, and NYS SACC regulations. The schedule varies by role, Monday through Friday, between 2:00 and 5:30 PM. Various shifts are available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory position, including management and development of program content, staff supervision, training, and coaching.
Strong knowledge of the NYC DOE public school system.
Commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching practices.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Strong interest in community work and youth development.
Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

Design, organize, and lead high-quality activities in the assigned specialty area: Music Production, Art, Dance, Theater, STEM, Digital Media, or Podcasting.
Create developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive lesson plans aligned with program objectives.
Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for participants.
Facilitate engaging, hands-on experiences that promote skill-building, collaboration, and confidence.
Prepare participants for culminating showcases, exhibits, performances, and other events, including BCCP’s Annual Artsfest.
Support homework help, enrichment sessions, and program-wide activities as needed.
Maintain accurate attendance and activity documentation in compliance with DYCD requirements.
Notify the Program Director of incidents and ensure timely reporting.
Build rapport with youth and provide mentoring, guidance, and direction to support their academic and social-emotional growth.
Attend weekly check-ins with the supervisor and participate in ongoing professional development provided by BCCP and DYCD professional development partners.
Comply with NYC DOE, DOHMH, DYCD, and NYS SACC regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.