Afterschool Enrichment Specialist - STEAM & Leadership

The Home for Little Wanderers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers in Bronx, NY is seeking an Engagement-focused Activity Specialist for the DYCD COMPASS Afterschool Program. This part-time, hourly role supports enrichment programming across multiple areas, promoting creativity and positive youth development.

You will design lesson plans, deliver hands-on activities, differentiate instruction, and integrate SEL and leadership development while maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in education, Child Development, Recreation, Fine Arts, Physical Education, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience teaching, coaching, or facilitating in the assigned specialty area.
• Minimum of two (2) years working with school-age children in educational, recreational, or afterschool settings.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and facilitate age-appropriate enrichment programming across the assigned specialty area.
• Develop and submit weekly or monthly lesson plans and activity schedules.
• Utilize project-based and inquiry-based learning, and SEL-enhanced instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure safety, inclusivity, and quality standards.

Skills

Instructional skills

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Communication skills

Leadership development

Youth engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's in education or related field

Job description

The Home for Little Wanderers in Bronx, NY is seeking an Engagement-focused Activity Specialist for the DYCD COMPASS Afterschool Program. This part-time, hourly role supports enrichment programming across multiple areas, promoting creativity and positive youth development.

You will design lesson plans, deliver hands-on activities, differentiate instruction, and integrate SEL and leadership development while maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment.