Activity Specialist / Enrichment Instructor - COMPASS After-School & Summer Program

Areté Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Part time

Job summary

Areté Education is seeking an Activity Specialist / Enrichment Instructor to support Bronx-based programs with after-school and summer activities. The role emphasizes high-quality sessions, lesson planning, and strong family communication.

Schedule is Monday–Friday evenings with additional holiday and summer slots, on-site at PS 65 in the Bronx. Ideal candidates have several years of youth experience, curriculum writing skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience working with youth.
• Curriculum and lesson plan writing experience.
• Internship or work experience with Arete Education preferred.
• PETS background clearance required.
• College diploma, masters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance for assigned weekly shifts during program.
• Timely arrival to work.
• Completion and regular revisions to curriculum map.
• Daily planning of engaging, high‑impact learning activities.
• Collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
• Best practices related to keeping accurate attendance of students.
• Participation in all professional learning opportunities provided.
• Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve performance.
• Accountability for student engagement in courses/club(s).
• Friendly and open communication with families.
• Regular communication with supervisors and Arete headquarters staff.
• Flexibility in weekly scheduling to support needs of students and families.
• This position is grant‑funded and subject to budget considerations.

Skills

Youth work experience

Curriculum development

Lesson planning

Team collaboration

Attendance and program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Masters preferred

Job description

Activity Specialist / Enrichment Instructor (PS 65)

P.S. 065 Mother Hale Academy
677 E 141st St, Bronx, NY 10454

Organization: Areté Education
Position Type: Part-time (School Year and Summer Programming)
Schedule: Monday - Friday (3:30pm - 5:30pm); 13 holidays (12:00pm - 5:00pm); Summer Rising Program (12:00pm - 5:00pm)
Location: On-Site, Bronx, NY
Salary Range: starting rate $25/hr (depending on experience)

About Areté Education

Areté Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving 1,500 students and families annually in the Bronx, Washington Heights, and Bed‑Stuy. Through afterschool, summer, and career-connected programs, Areté delivers 5,000+ program hours per year with a 97% graduation rate and 76% post‑secondary enrollment. For more information, please visit www.areteeducation.org.

Position Summary

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Regular attendance for assigned weekly shifts during program
• Timely arrival to work
• Completion and regular revisions to curriculum map
• Daily planning of engaging, high‑impact learning activities
• A commitment to excellence in your work with students as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with students and families
• Collaboration with colleagues and supervisors
• Best practices related to keeping accurate attendance of students
• Participation in all professional learning opportunities provided
• Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance
• Accountability for student engagement in your course(s)/club(s)
• Friendly and open communication with families
• Regular communication with supervisors and Areté headquarters staff (email, phone)
• Flexibility in weekly scheduling to best support needs of students and families in program
• This position is grant‑funded and subject to budget considerations

Education and Experience

• 5+ years experience working with youth
• Curriculum and lesson plan writing experience
• Prior internship or work experience working with Arete Education preferred
• Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment and Foundations in Health and Safety online trainings required (8-hours) to begin
• Department of Education PETS background clearance
• College diploma, masters preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to support program activities

Potential Schedule:

Monday - Friday (3:30pm - 5:30pm) - Total hours per week: 10 hours
Summer Program and Holiday Schedule (12:00pm - 5:00pm) - 25 hours

*This position is grant‑funded and subject to budget considerations