Afterschool Activity Specialist: Theater & Arts (K–8)

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

Job summary

Flatbush Development Corporation, Inc. offers an afterschool program for students in grades K–8 in a school-based setting in Brooklyn. The Activity Specialist designs, implements, and facilitates age-appropriate activities aligned with DYCD, DOH, and DOE guidelines.

You will supervise participants, promote creativity and academic growth, and support social-emotional development through structured lessons, projects, and performances.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred or equivalent experience working with school-age youth.
• Experience designing and facilitating structured activities for K–8 in Art, Dance, Music Production, Reading, Math, or STEM, Chess, Robotics/Coding.
• Knowledge of youth development principles, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed practice.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain; OCFS/DYCD training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise participants in a safe, inclusive environment and uphold safety protocols.
• Design and deliver hands-on activities aligned with program goals across subjects.
• Support social-emotional development and address individual student needs with staff.

Skills

Activity design

Facilitation

Youth development

Education

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

Job description

Flatbush Development Corporation, Inc. offers an afterschool program for students in grades K–8 in a school-based setting in Brooklyn. The Activity Specialist designs, implements, and facilitates age-appropriate activities aligned with DYCD, DOH, and DOE guidelines.

You will supervise participants, promote creativity and academic growth, and support social-emotional development through structured lessons, projects, and performances.