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Activity Specialist STEAM P.S. 152/315 LEAPSFlatbush Development Corporation • Brooklyn, NY, US
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Activity Specialist STEAM P.S. 152/315 LEAPS

Activity Specialist STEAM P.S. 152/315 LEAPS

Flatbush Development Corporation • Brooklyn, NY, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$20.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

ABOUT US:

  • Flatbush Development Corporation is a dynamic and community-focused organization dedicated to providing high-quality afterschool programs for youth in Brooklyn.
  • Our commitment to youth development and enrichment is at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to be a partner of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Department of Health (DOH) and The Office of Children Services (OCFS).

ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE:

  • Supervisor: Program Director Max Hours: 15 per week Compensation: $20 – $23 per hour POSITION SUMMARY: The Activity Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and facilitating engaging, age-appropriate activities for students in grades K–8 within a school-based afterschool program.
  • This role emphasizes participant supervision, youth development, and professional growth while ensuring alignment with DYCD, DOH, and DOE guidelines.
  • The Activity Specialist fosters creativity, academic growth, and social-emotional development through structured lessons, interactive experiences, and culminating projects or performances that showcase participant achievement.

PARTICIPANT SUPERVISION:

  • Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all participants.
  • Ensure adherence to program safety protocols, including health, wellness, and behavior management standards.
  • Supervise participants during activities, transitions, and program breaks, addressing behavioral issues with consistency and positive guidance.

ACTIVITY FACILITATION:

  • Design and deliver structured, hands-on activities that align with program goals and curriculum frameworks.
  • Facilitate Arts, STEM, Literacy, Recreation, and Enrichment Activities that promote engagement, creativity, and critical thinking.
  • Plan activities that culminate in projects, showcases, or performances to celebrate student achievement.
  • Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs of learners, including multilingual students and those with varying developmental levels.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:

  • Support the social-emotional growth of participants by modeling positive behaviors, promoting teamwork, and encouraging problem-solving.

    • Apply trauma-informed practices and culturally responsive strategies to engage students effectively.

  • Foster resilience, self-confidence, and leadership skills in youth.
  • Collaborate with program staff to identify and address individual student needs.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

  • Participate in mandatory staff trainings, workshops, and professional development sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Engage in reflective supervision, coaching, and scenario-based learning to improve program delivery and youth outcomes.
  • Maintain current knowledge of DYCD, DOH, DOE, and OCFS regulations and best practices in afterschool programming.
  • Contribute ideas for program improvement and support a culture of continuous learning among staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate degree in Education, Youth Development, Child Development, or a related field (preferred) or equivalent experience working with school-age youth.

Experience designing and facilitating structured activities for children in K–8 in one or more specialty areas:

  • Art, Dance, Music Production, Reading, Math, or STEM, Chess, Robotics/Coding Knowledge of youth development principles, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed practice.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and maintain a positive, professional demeanor.

Required certifications:

  • CPR/First Aid (or willingness to obtain), and compliance with OCFS/DYCD training requirements.
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