Activity Specialist

Grand St Settlement Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Street Settlement is seeking an Activity Specialist (Part-Time) in Brooklyn, NY. This role supports Youth Services, with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 2pm–6pm, up to 15 hours per week.

Responsibilities include supervising youth during activities, developing curriculum around a specialty, and maintaining safety and logs. Requires a high school diploma and strong communication; college degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; College Degree Preferred
• Need 3+ years’ experience in a specialized field
• Experience designing curricula around a specialty
• Previous classroom instruction or lesson facilitation is ideal

Responsibilities

• Supervise all participants during activities and field trips
• Maintain organized and clean classroom space and daily logs
• Create and implement lessons and curriculum around the specialty
• Attend required department/agency meetings and training

Skills

Curriculum development

Classroom instruction

Communication skills

Energetic and enthusiastic

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

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Activity Specialist

Brooklyn, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2684

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

POSITION: Activity Specialist – Part-Time

DEPARTMENT:Youth Services

SALARY:$25 - $30 per hour; up to 15 hours per week

DATES:September 2026

SCHEDULE:Monday - Friday, 2pm - 6pm, availability within these hours

JOB SUMMARY: As part of our Youth Services Department’s vision: all Youth Services Staff will assist in promoting growth, leadership and positive self-image in all young people at all of our Grand Street Settlement sites. Our Activity Specialists will assist in the day-to-day functioning of program and ensure that youth are learning and building hard skills.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma required; College Degree Preferred
• Must have 3+ years’ experience working in specialized field
• Must have experience working with and devising curricula around specialization
• Ideal candidate has previous experience with classroom instruction and/or facilitating lessons in specialized fields
• Candidate must be very responsible; organized & demonstrate positive communication skills
• Ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic
• Candidate must successfully complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance
• Review Background Check; 3 Reference Check; Physical w/ updated TB Test ( Fees may apply)
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all students while remaining professional at all times and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including timeliness, attendance and most importantly, professionalism
• If offered the position, must submit $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all staff and participants while remaining professional at all times
• Must demonstrate timeliness, attendance and most importantly, professionalism
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed oral or written instructions
• Ability to relate to officials, staff and public in a courteous manner

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must complete 15 hours of training as per school- age child care requirements within the first three months of hire and attend two mandatory agency-wide Professional Development training
• Responsible for supervising all participants particularly during special activities
• Responsible for maintaining classroom space in an organized and clean fashion
• Responsible for maintaining daily log of all incidents/ injuries
• Chaperone youth group during trips and other field activities
• Assist with all aspects of programming (i.e. following organizations mission; supervising all youth, working collectively and communicating with all staff)
• Administrative duties includes: follow up calls to parents
• Attend all required department/agency meetings and/or training
• Create lessons and curriculum around specialty
• Implement and facilitate projects and recreational activities for the school year or summer camp
• Take initiative to assist program participants and group leaders as seen fit
• Maintain program supplies and proper use of all.
• Help enforce all rules and regulations and codes of conduct
• Other duties as assigned

Ensure Safety

• Must be able to supervise a group of children and participate in activities and trips; provide and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain adequate supplies in first aid and safety kits
• Adhere to COVID-19 protocols
• Maintain medical and emergency contact information for each participant
• Responsible for maintaining daily log of all incidents/ injuries
• Prepare attendance reports and other reports as required
• Know and adhere to all regulations and procedures outlined in safety plan

Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!