Part-Time After-School Activity Specialist (STEM/Arts)

Partnership with Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Part-time schedule

In-person position

Summer hours may be available

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Job summary

Partnership with Children seeks an After-School Program Activity Specialist to facilitate engaging, age-appropriate activities for school-aged children in our NYC sites. You will implement lesson plans across STEM, arts, movement, and more while maintaining a safe, nurturing environment and coordinating showcases.

The role requires an Associates or Bachelor's degree, at least 2 years in a relevant field, and 1+ year of supervising groups of children.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years in specialization.
• A minimum of one year of experience overseeing and managing groups of children.
• Must have a strong interest in working with children and be sensitive to social-emotional needs of students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel, parents.
• Must have excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and organizational.
• Experience creating lesson plans preferred. Specifically in the field of STEM.
• Candidates qualified to lead instruction in more than one activity are also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive and nurturing group environment.
• Ensure the safety of all the children.
• Facilitate programmatic elements for the group.
• Provide age-appropriate activities according to the program activity schedule and class.
• Develop and execute fun and engaging lesson plans (activities) in discipline area (STEM, dance, vocal, cooking, creative movement, sports, visual arts and/or other physical or arts activities).
• Prepare materials and hand-outs for lessons.
• Create and coordinate student performances for showcases.
• Attend team and group supervision meetings.
• Attend professional development trainings as required by the agency and program contract.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Educational planning

STEM instruction

Multi-activity instruction

Relationship building

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Partnership with Children seeks an After-School Program Activity Specialist to facilitate engaging, age-appropriate activities for school-aged children in our NYC sites. You will implement lesson plans across STEM, arts, movement, and more while maintaining a safe, nurturing environment and coordinating showcases.

The role requires an Associates or Bachelor's degree, at least 2 years in a relevant field, and 1+ year of supervising groups of children.