Afterschool Activity Specialist - Henry Street Settlement : Job Details

Job Summary:

• Length: Temporary assignment from September 3, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
• Type: Part time (approximately 18 hours per week).
• Schedule: Typical work hours between 2pm and 6pm from Monday to Friday. Must be able to attend some daytime hours for meetings and trainings, and be able to work extended hours during holiday breaks.
• Pay: $22 an hour, non-exempt

Job Summary:Afterschool Activity Specialists provide rotating enrichment activities and homework assistance to school-age participants. Our Enrichment activities include social-emotional learning, literacy, science, math, physical recreation, and art. Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required, enrollment in college in a related field (Education/Social Work/Sociology, etc.) highly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in an after school or camp setting leading activities and developing lesson plans.
• Strong content knowledge of engaging recreational and artistic activities for youth.
• Thorough knowledge of classroom management, behavior management, and positive youth development principles.
• Interest in providing quality hands-on theme based projects, and recreation experiences to youth in grades K-8.
• Experience preparing program participants for sharing's, culminating events, and exhibits.
• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds in school and community center settings.
• Strong professionalism with the ability to take on multiple responsibilities, be flexible, and possess a positive team-oriented attitude.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of the after school program model with the ability to enforce program expectations and department policies.
• Passionate about providing quality artistic and recreational experiences to youth of all ages.
• Must be able to work five days a week Monday-Friday from 2:30pm to 6:00pm, and on select holidays from 8:00am-6:00pm.

Responsibilities:

• Co-teach with other specialist in the classroom and lead groups in creative artistic and recreational activities.
• Find/Create opportunities for students to learn and build upon their skills and interests.
• Maintain records of all participants and activities including attendance sheets and progress within the activity.
• Attend mandatory trainings in compliance with NYC DOH regulations.
• Provide agency with all of the required paperwork, certifications, and support documents in compliance with NYC DOH regulations.

Physical Requirement(s):

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time as needed
• Ability to work onsite in the Lower East Side