Activity Specialist / Enrichment Instructor (SY 26 - 27)

Areté Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

Areté Education in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking an Activity Specialist / Enrichment Instructor for our elementary school afterschool program. This part-time, school-year role focuses on leading engaging and safe learning activities with youth, maintaining attendance, and collaborating with staff and families.

The position emphasizes curriculum planning, regular shifts, and ongoing professional learning. A background in youth work, curriculum writing, and DOE PETS clearance are preferred; starting

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience working with youth.
• Curriculum and lesson plan writing experience.
• Experience with Arete Education preferred.
• Mandatory trainings: Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment and Health & Safety (8 hours).
• Department of Education 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.
• A commitment to excellence in your work with students and families.
• Collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
• Accurate attendance record-keeping for students.
• Participation in all professional learning opportunities.
• Reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve 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.
• Flexibility in weekly scheduling to support students and families.

Skills

Youth experience

Curriculum writing

Collaboration

Professional learning

Education

College diploma, masters preferred

Job description

Activity Specialist / Enrichment Instructor (PS 59)

Organization: Areté Education
Position Type: Part-time (School Year)
Location: On-Site, Brooklyn, NY
Salary Range: starting at $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

The Arete Enrichment Instructor will lead engaging and safe learning activities for Arete Education in a Elementary school afterschool Program. We expect excellent performance in the areas listed below:

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

Start Date: Subject to PETS clearance
*This position is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations