Afterschool Activity Specialist — Creative Arts & STEM

Flatbush Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Flatbush Development Corporation in Brooklyn is seeking an Activity Specialist to design and lead engaging, age-appropriate activities for students in grades K–8 within a school-based afterschool program. You will supervise participants, support youth development, and ensure alignment with DYCD, DOH, and DOE guidelines.

Responsibilities include creating structured arts, STEM, literacy, and recreation activities; facilitating culminating projects and performances; applying trauma-informed

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience with school-age youth.
• Experience designing and facilitating structured activities for children in K–8.
• Knowledge of youth development principles and trauma-informed practice.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver structured, hands-on activities aligned with program goals.
• Facilitate Arts, STEM, Literacy, Recreation and Enrichment activities.
• Plan culminating projects, showcases, or performances to celebrate achievement.
• Adapt activities to meet diverse learners and multilingual students.
• Model positive behaviors to support social-emotional growth and safety.

Skills

Youth development principles

Social-emotional learning

Communication skills

Classroom management

Collaboration

Trauma-informed practice

Multilingual engagement

Education

Associate degree in Education, Youth Development, Child Development, or related field

Tools

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Flatbush Development Corporation in Brooklyn is seeking an Activity Specialist to design and lead engaging, age-appropriate activities for students in grades K–8 within a school-based afterschool program. You will supervise participants, support youth development, and ensure alignment with DYCD, DOH, and DOE guidelines.

Responsibilities include creating structured arts, STEM, literacy, and recreation activities; facilitating culminating projects and performances; applying trauma-informed