After-School Enrichment Specialist

Partnership with Children; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Partnership with Children seeks an Activity Specialist for an after-school program in New York City. The role focuses on facilitating creative and educational activities for school-aged children, fostering a safe and nurturing environment, and coordinating student performances for showcases.

Must teach at least one activity and engage children in STEM, arts, and physical activities. The position is part-time, in-person, with hours roughly 15–22.5 per week, Monday through Friday after school,

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree and 2 years in specialization.
• Minimum one year of experience overseeing groups of children.
• Strong interest in working with children and supporting social-emotional needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience creating STEM lesson plans preferred.
• Ability to lead instruction in more than one activity.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive and nurturing group environment.
• Ensure the safety of all the children.
• Facilitate programmatic elements for the group.
• Provide age-appropriate activities according to the schedule.
• Develop and execute engaging lesson plans (STEM, dance, vocal, cooking, arts, sports).
• Prepare materials and hand-outs for lessons.
• Create and coordinate student performances for showcases.
• Attend team and group supervision meetings.
• Attend professional development trainings as required by the agency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Lesson planning

Multi-activity instruction

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Partnership with Children seeks an Activity Specialist for an after-school program in New York City. The role focuses on facilitating creative and educational activities for school-aged children, fostering a safe and nurturing environment, and coordinating student performances for showcases.

Must teach at least one activity and engage children in STEM, arts, and physical activities. The position is part-time, in-person, with hours roughly 15–22.5 per week, Monday through Friday after school,