Fall Activity Specialist II - After-School Arts & Athletics

University Settlement Society Of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

University Settlement seeks an Activity Specialist II to facilitate workshops across dance, music, leadership, sports, ESL, visual arts and computer labs for groups of 15-20 students. You’ll create engaging lessons, align with DYCD frameworks, and monitor progress throughout the term.

The role is part-time for a partial year, with afternoon to early-evening hours and a commitment through the school year. Applicants should be energetic, communicative, and able to work in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching/facilitating workshops in one of the subject areas.
• High School Diploma or HSE required.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Attend planning, supervisor, and evaluation sessions.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to commit for the entire school year.
• Must be over 18 years old.
• Highly energetic, dynamic, and positive.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating sessions in the areas of dance, music, leadership, sports, ESL, visual arts, and computer etc.
• Work with groups of 15-20 students.
• Specialists should be able to integrate young people’s life experiences while integrating thematic curriculum.
• Create an environment of active and genuine learning by employing a range of teaching strategies that meet the needs of all students.
• Projects should incorporate career awareness activities including field trips and guest speakers as well as community outreach and involvement.
• Write, revise and implement lesson plans using DYCD framework for approval by director.
• Monitor and report on students’ progress throughout the term of the activity.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Commitment

Energetic

Age 18+

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

University Settlement seeks an Activity Specialist II to facilitate workshops across dance, music, leadership, sports, ESL, visual arts and computer labs for groups of 15-20 students. You’ll create engaging lessons, align with DYCD frameworks, and monitor progress throughout the term.

The role is part-time for a partial year, with afternoon to early-evening hours and a commitment through the school year. Applicants should be energetic, communicative, and able to work in a collaborative team.