Afterschool Activity Specialist: Hands-On Youth Enrichment

Henry Street; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Street Settlement is seeking an Activity Specialist for the Afterschool & Camp Services program on the Lower East Side. The role focuses on engaging, hands-on educational and social-emotional learning experiences for youth in grades K-8, in a collaborative setting with NYC DOE teachers.

The position is part-time, 18 hours per week, September 2026 through June 2027, onsite, with select holiday camp days; pay is $22 per hour, non-exempt.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; enrollment in college in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in after-school or camp settings.
• Strong content knowledge of Common Core Standards.
• Must be flexible to work with all youth from grades K-8 and support various locations.
• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach with Department of Education teachers or lead enrichment, recreation, and Social Emotional Learning activities.
• Plan and execute hands-on inquiry-based projects and recreation experiences.
• Provide group and individual instruction using provided curriculum.
• Distribute materials and information relevant to the activity.
• Maintain records of participants and activities including attendance and progress.
• Review and assess students via surveys, observation, and journals.
• Prepare students for culminating events and exhibits.
• Attend mandatory trainings in compliance with NYC DOH regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Bilingual preference

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

College enrollment preferred

Job description

Henry Street Settlement is seeking an Activity Specialist for the Afterschool & Camp Services program on the Lower East Side. The role focuses on engaging, hands-on educational and social-emotional learning experiences for youth in grades K-8, in a collaborative setting with NYC DOE teachers.

The position is part-time, 18 hours per week, September 2026 through June 2027, onsite, with select holiday camp days; pay is $22 per hour, non-exempt.