Activity Specialist

Department: Youth Services    Location: Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School, Brooklyn, NY

About the role

As part of our Youth Services Department’s vision, all Youth Services Staff will assist in promoting growth, leadership, and positive self-image in all young people at our Grand Street Settlement sites. Our Activity Specialists will assist in the day-to-day functioning of the program and ensure that youth are learning and building hard skills.

Schedule

• September 2026
• Monday – Friday, 2 pm – 6 pm (availability within these hours)
• Up to 15 hours per week

Pay

$25 – $30 per hour

Responsibilities

• Complete 15 hours of training as per school-age child-care requirements within the first three months of hire and attend two mandatory agency-wide Professional Development trainings
• Supervise all participants, especially during special activities
• Maintain classroom space in an organized and clean fashion
• Maintain daily log of all incidents/injuries
• Chaperone youth group during trips and other field activities
• Assist with all aspects of programming (i.e., following organization’s mission; supervising all youth, working collectively and communicating with all staff)
• Perform administrative duties, including follow-up calls to parents
• Attend all required department/agency meetings and/or training
• Create lessons and curriculum around specialty
• Implement and facilitate projects and recreational activities for the school year or summer camp
• Take initiative to assist program participants and group leaders as needed
• Maintain program supplies and ensure proper use of all materials
• Help enforce all rules, regulations, and codes of conduct
• Other duties as assigned

Safety

• Supervise a group of children and participate in activities and trips; provide and maintain a safe working environment
• Maintain adequate supplies in first-aid and safety kits
• Adhere to COVID-19 protocols
• Maintain medical and emergency contact information for each participant
• Prepare attendance reports and other required reports
• Know and adhere to all regulations and procedures outlined in the safety plan

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; College Degree preferred
• 3+ years’ experience working in a specialized field
• Experience working with and devising curricula around specialization
• Previous experience with classroom instruction and/or facilitating lessons in specialized fields
• Responsible, organized, and demonstrates positive communication skills
• Personable, energetic, and enthusiastic
• Successfully complete the following:
  • NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening
  • New York State Clearance Review (if offered the position, must submit $25 fee)
  • Background Check
  • 3 Reference Checks
  • Physical with updated TB Test (fees may apply)
• Ability to communicate effectively with all students and staff while remaining professional at all times
• Ability to motivate students while setting an example in timeliness, attendance, and professionalism
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed oral or written instructions
• Ability to relate to officials, staff, and the public in a courteous manner