Part-Time Activity Specialist: SEL & STEAM Programs

Police Athletic League, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Police Athletic League, Inc. seeks a Part-Time Activity Specialist to develop and implement SEL, dance, sports, STEAM, and other activities for youth across PAL programs in New York City. You will oversee your area, collaborate with staff, and report to the Program Director.

The role requires experience with youth, strong classroom and behavior management, and bilingual abilities preferred. Start date Sept 7, 2026; compensation ranges from $20–$25 per hour with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma / GED.
• You must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum of two years' work experience in a non-profit agency working with youth.
• Excellent classroom management, behavior management, and facilitation skills.
• Must show experience and competency in the material they would like to teach.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively. Bi-lingual in Spanish, French, or Chinese preferred.
• Open to learning and growing. All staff will be learning mental health, SEL, and special needs inclusion skills and expected to integrate them into programming.

Responsibilities

• Foster social and emotional competencies and well-being in a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
• Teach participants the fundamentals of specialized activity to build their skill level and confidence.
• Coordinate and present a culminating performance at the end of the program cycle.
• Be aware of students with IEPs and medical conditions in your groups and follow support plans to help the student with special needs to thrive.
• Respond appropriately when time-sensitive mental health services are needed such as suicide prevention, grief, and loss due to death or incarceration of a family member. Provide referrals to appropriate mental health services as needed.
• Work cooperatively with Group Leaders, professional staff, teachers, and other Program and school staff.
• Build positive relationships with youth and caretakers and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, and behavior.
• Attend meetings with staff, caretakers, volunteers, and community residents as needed.
• Interact with caretakers and keep open lines of communication.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Police Athletic League, Inc. seeks a Part-Time Activity Specialist to develop and implement SEL, dance, sports, STEAM, and other activities for youth across PAL programs in New York City. You will oversee your area, collaborate with staff, and report to the Program Director.

The role requires experience with youth, strong classroom and behavior management, and bilingual abilities preferred. Start date Sept 7, 2026; compensation ranges from $20–$25 per hour with benefits and growth opportunities.