Afterschool Youth Activity Specialist - Arts & Tech

Good Shepherd Services; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

40+ Days of Paid Time Off

Personal and Pet Insurance

403 (B) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services in the Bronx, NY seeks an Activity Specialist to deliver youth-centered classes that blend arts and academics. You will prepare age- and skill-appropriate curricula and activities, enabling an environment for creative and leadership growth.

Hours are 8–10 per week, non-exempt, September–June, Monday–Friday, 2 pm–6 pm. Applicants must be 18+, have a HS diploma or GED, and show enthusiasm for working with youth.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience and/or training relevant to the position requested.
• Flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for young people.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to engage youth, while setting structure and limits in a group setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop age- and skill-appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, activities, and special projects.
• Work with program participants to develop their artistic, educational, and leadership potential.
• Pre-planning of activity; activities provide structure, rituals, and purposeful use of time.
• Facilitate scaffolded activities based on students’ interests to promote teamwork and growth.
• Lead activities in community hour and participate in staff-led initiatives.
• Foster a youth development, strength’s-based environment with belonging and safety.
• Engage group conversations, track and support students’ academic success.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Flexibility and creativity

Planning and time management

Youth engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Good Shepherd Services in the Bronx, NY seeks an Activity Specialist to deliver youth-centered classes that blend arts and academics. You will prepare age- and skill-appropriate curricula and activities, enabling an environment for creative and leadership growth.

Hours are 8–10 per week, non-exempt, September–June, Monday–Friday, 2 pm–6 pm. Applicants must be 18+, have a HS diploma or GED, and show enthusiasm for working with youth.