Part-Time Activity Specialist—After-School Arts & STEM

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

Job summary

Flatbush Development Corporation, in Brooklyn, seeks an Activity Specialist for a school-based afterschool program serving students in grades K–8. Design, implement, and facilitate engaging activities, supervise participants, and ensure safety and alignment with DYCD, DOH, and DOE guidelines.

The role emphasizes youth development, creativity, and academic growth through structured lessons, interactive experiences, and culminating projects that showcase achievement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Education, Youth Development, Child Development, or a related field (preferred) or equivalent experience working with school-age youth
• Experience designing and facilitating structured activities for children in K–8 in one or more specialty areas: Art, Dance, Music Production, Reading, Math, or 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
• Required certifications: CPR/First Aid (or willingness to obtain), and compliance with OCFS/DYCD training requirements

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all participants
• Ensure adherence to program safety protocols, including health, wellness, and behavior management standards
• Supervise participants during activities, transitions, and program breaks, addressing behavioral issues with consistency and positive guidance
• Design and deliver structured, hands-on activities that align with program goals and curriculum frameworks
• Facilitate Arts, STEM, Literacy, Recreation, and Enrichment Activities that promote engagement, creativity, and critical thinking
• Plan activities that culminate in projects, showcases, or performances to celebrate student achievement
• Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs of learners, including multilingual students and those with varying developmental levels
• Support the social-emotional growth of participants by modeling positive behaviors, promoting teamwork, and encouraging problem-solving
• Apply trauma-informed practices and culturally responsive strategies to engage students effectively
• Foster resilience, self-confidence, and leadership skills in youth
• Collaborate with program staff to identify and address individual student needs
• Participate in mandatory staff trainings, workshops, and professional development sessions to enhance skills and knowledge
• Engage in reflective supervision, coaching, and scenario-based learning to improve program delivery and youth outcomes
• Maintain current knowledge of DYCD, DOH, DOE, and OCFS regulations and best practices in afterschool programming
• Contribute ideas for program improvement and support a culture of continuous learning among staff

Skills

Youth development

Program supervision

Curriculum design

Communication

Trauma-informed practice

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Education/Youth Development

Job description

Flatbush Development Corporation, in Brooklyn, seeks an Activity Specialist for a school-based afterschool program serving students in grades K–8. Design, implement, and facilitate engaging activities, supervise participants, and ensure safety and alignment with DYCD, DOH, and DOE guidelines.

The role emphasizes youth development, creativity, and academic growth through structured lessons, interactive experiences, and culminating projects that showcase achievement.