Activity Specialist

About the role

New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and community school programs in all five boroughs of New York City and Wyandanch, Long Island. With more than 25,000 students in grades K-12, New York Edge bridges the opportunity gap faced by students in underinvested communities by strengthening academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead daily activities
• Develop and communicate learning objectives
• Prepare materials for activities
• Adapt teaching methods to student needs
• Support program events
• Participate in professional development
• Track student progress and reporting
• Administer assessments

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• College credits preferred
• Experience with youth preferred

Essential Job Functions

• Build positive relationships with students
• Lead or co-lead daily activities
• Develop and communicate learning objectives
• Prepare materials for activities
• Adapt teaching methods to student needs
• Support program events
• Participate in professional development
• Track student progress and reporting
• Administer assessments

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• May be required to walk up and down stairs
• May have to lift or move objects/materials as needed

Specialties

• STEM
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Literacy
• Student Leadership
• Sports
• Health and Wellness
• Business and Entrepreneurship
• Media Arts
• Journalism
• Urban Agriculture