Youth Activity Specialist - After-School & STEAM Programs

Chinese American Planning Council; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid New York State sick time

Job summary

Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is hiring part-time staff to support Education and Career Services programs in New York City. The role focuses on leading engaging activities, promoting safety, and fostering an inclusive, youth-centered environment across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has teaching experience with youth, CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• College Graduate or student working toward expert specialization preferred.
• Experience in a specific activity area such as art, dance, nutrition, or organized sports is required.
• Must possess solid grounding in one or more relevant content areas and relevant teaching skills to implement activities successfully.
• Prior experience providing instruction to youth and/or leading youth activities is preferred.
• Current CPR/first aid/AED certification or willingness to complete this training within 6 months of hire is required.
• Strong social and emotional maturity and behavioral management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, team building, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) or Spanish is a plus.
• Must pass full background check that includes fingerprinting and related clearances.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and lead meaningful activities that are age-appropriate, engaging, and values-based.
• Work with staff to align activities with required content areas and schedules.
• Ensure health, safety, and wellbeing of participants through close supervision.
• Supervise and participate in recreational and educational activities.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming environment embracing participant diversity.
• Create a strong, youth-focused atmosphere sensitive to individual needs.
• Prepare learning environments, lessons, and materials.
• Adhere to DYCD, DOHMH, CPC, and funder standards and regulations.
• Attend required trainings and professional development sessions.
• Report to and fulfill duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Team building

Microsoft Office

Bilingual Chinese/Spanish

Education

College graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is hiring part-time staff to support Education and Career Services programs in New York City. The role focuses on leading engaging activities, promoting safety, and fostering an inclusive, youth-centered environment across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has teaching experience with youth, CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.