Dance & Arts Activity Specialist — AfterSchool

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

Job summary

Flatbush Development Corporation is seeking an Activity Specialist to design, implement, and facilitate engaging activities for students in grades K–8 within a school-based afterschool program. This role emphasizes supervision, youth development, and professional growth while ensuring alignment with DYCD, DOH, and DOE guidelines.

You will lead Arts, STEM, literacy, recreation, and enrichment activities, supervise during transitions, and adapt plans for multilingual learners.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Education, Youth Development, Child Development, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing and facilitating structured activities for K–8 children in Art, Dance, Music Production, Reading, Math, STEM, Chess, Robotics/Coding.
• Knowledge of youth development principles, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed practice.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and maintain a positive, professional demeanor.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain; OCFS/DYCD training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Supervise participants during activities, transitions, and breaks; address behavioral issues with consistent, positive guidance.
• Design and deliver structured activities aligned with program goals; facilitate Arts, STEM, Literacy, Recreation, and Enrichment activities.
• Plan activities that culminate in projects, showcases, or performances to celebrate student achievement.
• Support social-emotional growth, model positive behaviors, promote teamwork, and encourage problem-solving.

Skills

Youth development principles

Social-emotional learning

Trauma-informed practice

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Classroom management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Flatbush Development Corporation is seeking an Activity Specialist to design, implement, and facilitate engaging activities for students in grades K–8 within a school-based afterschool program. This role emphasizes supervision, youth development, and professional growth while ensuring alignment with DYCD, DOH, and DOE guidelines.

You will lead Arts, STEM, literacy, recreation, and enrichment activities, supervise during transitions, and adapt plans for multilingual learners.