Evening Activity Specialist

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

References required

Background check required

Proof of education required

Job summary

Henry Street Settlement seeks a dedicated individual to support after-school and camp services in the Lower East Side. The role involves planning hands-on projects, developing curricula for ten-week cycles, and delivering instruction to youth in grades 6–12, with flexible afternoon and some weekend hours.

Two years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of social-emotional development are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in after-school or evening program settings.
• Strong knowledge of education and social-emotional development practices.
• Thorough knowledge of appropriate skill development strategies for youth grades 6-12.
• Interest in providing quality hands-on, inquiry-based projects, enrichment, and recreation experiences to youth in grades 6-12.
• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work with students from a variety of academic backgrounds and skill levels.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and follow-through skills.
• Self-motivated ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute appropriate hands-on inquiry-based projects, enrichment, and recreation experiences.
• Create activity lesson plans/curriculum for each ten-week cycle.
• Provide group and individual instruction utilizing curriculum provided.
• Find/create opportunities for students to expand and build upon their interests.
• Distribute materials and information relevant to the activity.
• Maintain records of all participants and activities including attendance sheets and progress within the activity.
• Review and assess individual students via surveys, observation, double entry journals, etc.
• Prepare students for sharing, culminating events, and exhibits.
• Attend mandatory training courses in compliance with NYC DOH regulations.
• Provide Henry Street Settlement with all the required paperwork, certifications, and support documents in compliance with NYC DOH regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job description

Introduction

Henry Street Settlement is like no other organization, and our positions are not ordinary jobs. Every day Henry Street’s dedicated team carries out a 130-year blueprint of service to our community established by our founder, Lillian Wald, in 1893.

Overview

Job Overview:

• Department/Program: Afterschool and Camp Services
• Type: Non–exempt, Temporary, part-time
• Schedule: 20-25 hours per week; Monday - Friday 6 pm to 10 pm, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
• Location: Fully onsite in the Lower East Side
• Pay: $22 an hour, non-exempt

Organizational Overview:

Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunities to enrich lives and expand human progress for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services, arts, and health care programs. Building on its 133+year legacy of innovation and effective programming, Henry Street offers more than 50 programs and is one of New York City’s largest social service agencies.

Program Overview:

The Afterschool and Camp Services Department provides safe, engaging, and enriching programs that support the academic, social-emotional, and personal development of children and youth in the Lower East Side community. Through hands-on learning, recreation, leadership development, and enrichment activities, the program creates meaningful opportunities for young people to build confidence, develop new skills, and foster positive relationships. Working in partnerships with families, schools, and community stakeholders, the program is committed to providing high-quality services that promote student success and well-being in a safe and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute appropriate hands-on inquiry-based projects, enrichment, and recreation experiences.
• Create activity lesson plans/curriculum for each ten-week cycle.
• Provide group and individual instruction utilizing curriculum provided.
• Find/create opportunities for students to expand and build upon their interests.
• Distribute materials and information relevant to the activity.
• Maintain records of all participants and activities including attendance sheets and progress within the activity.
• Review and assess individual students via surveys, observation, double entry journals, etc.
• Prepare students for sharing, culminating events, and exhibits.
• Attend mandatory training courses in compliance with NYC DOH regulations.
• Provide Henry Street Settlement with all the required paperwork, certifications, and support documents in compliance with NYC DOH regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

• Must be able to move between indoor and outdoor environments.
• Supervise activities and lead groups on field trips as necessary.
• Ability to stand, stoop, and bend for long periods of time.
• Ability to work onsite in the Lower East Side.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required and enrollment in college in a related field (Education/Human Development/Sociology/etc.) preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in after-school or evening program settings.
• Strong knowledge of education and social-emotional development practices.
• Thorough knowledge of appropriate skill development strategies for youth grades 6-12.
• Interest in providing quality hands-on, inquiry-based projects, enrichment, and recreation experiences to youth in grades 6-12.
• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work with students from a variety of academic backgrounds and skill levels.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and follow-through skills.
• Self-motivated ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and positive team-oriented attitude with a professional attitude and demeanor.
• Must be able to be on site by 6pm, Monday to Friday and work between the hours of 10am to 5pm on Saturday.
• Ability to attend some daytime meetings and trainings.
• Must be able to work on select holidays.

Additional Information

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Worker Type: Temporary
• References Required? Yes
• Background Check Required? Yes
• Proof of Education Required? Yes