Evening After-School Activity Specialist – Youth Engagement

Paycom; Brooklyn (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Heartshare is seeking a Per Diem Activity Specialist to supervise and engage school-age children after school at PS 288 Tanyhill Beacon Prg, 2950 W25 St, BKLYN, NY 11224. You will assist with homework, lead recreational and educational activities, and ensure a safe, supportive environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED; 1–2 years of youth experience. The schedule is typically 2:00pm–9:00pm on weekdays or 9:00am–4:00pm on Saturdays, with local field trips and program coordination

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree in child development, recreation, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience working with youth in child development, recreation, or related field

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of age-appropriate activities in one or more discipline or content area
• Provide direct supervision of youth activities
• Submit weekly activity plans
• Lead activities related to recreation and theme-based activities such as Arts, Dance, STEM, Literacy, Nutrition, or Organized sports
• Assist in maintaining daily attendance records for program participants
• Assist in providing basic counseling services as needed (peer mediation, self-control, decision making)
• Accompany youth on cultural and recreational field trips
• Assist in ensuring a safe environment for program participants
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere; Collaborate with other staff members to coordinate group activities
• Actively participate in all professional development sessions, supervision, and team meetings
• Maintain and organize activities and equipment
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies

Skills

Youth engagement

Activity planning

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in child development

Job description

Heartshare is seeking a Per Diem Activity Specialist to supervise and engage school-age children after school at PS 288 Tanyhill Beacon Prg, 2950 W25 St, BKLYN, NY 11224. You will assist with homework, lead recreational and educational activities, and ensure a safe, supportive environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED; 1–2 years of youth experience. The schedule is typically 2:00pm–9:00pm on weekdays or 9:00am–4:00pm on Saturdays, with local field trips and program coordination