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 in Brooklyn runs afterschool programs for K–8, focusing on youth development, safety, and enrichment in partnership with DYCD, DOH, and OCFS.

The Activity Specialist designs and delivers hands-on activities in Arts, STEM, Literacy, and Recreation, supervises students, and supports their social-emotional growth, with professional development and adherence to guidelines.

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 in Art, Dance, Music Production, Reading, Math, or STEM, Chess, Robotics/Coding.
• Knowledge of youth development, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed practice.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and maintain a professional demeanor.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain; OCFS/DYCD training compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Design and deliver hands-on activities aligned with program goals.
• Facilitate Arts, STEM, Literacy, Recreation, and Enrichment activities.
• Support social-emotional growth and trauma-informed practices.
• Participate in mandatory trainings and stay current with regulations and best practices.

Skills

Youth development

Trauma-informed

Multilingual inclusion

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Education/Youth Development or related field

Job description

Flatbush Development Corporation in Brooklyn runs afterschool programs for K–8, focusing on youth development, safety, and enrichment in partnership with DYCD, DOH, and OCFS.

The Activity Specialist designs and delivers hands-on activities in Arts, STEM, Literacy, and Recreation, supervises students, and supports their social-emotional growth, with professional development and adherence to guidelines.