Part-Time After School Activity Specialist - Brooklyn, NY
The Home for Little Wanderers

New York, New York

Posted in Not for Profit and Charities


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Job Info


Wediko NY/The Home for Little Wanderers is seeking a Part-Time After School Activity Specialist based in Brooklyn, NY at Cobble Hill High School.

How You'll Be Making A Difference

The Activity Specialist will lead activities with groups of 10-20 students and facilitate after-school programming in an engaging and meaningful manner in one of the following areas:

  • Arts-creative, visual, dance, music, drama
  • STEM-Engineering, Science, Robotics. Coding, Architecture
  • Sports and Recreation-basketball, soccer, tennis, baseball, golf, football, handball, volleyball
  • Fitness-yoga, zumba, cardio, running club
  • Social Emotional Learning/Leadership-meditation, mindfulness, stress management, social awareness, relationship and decision-making skills
  • Activity Specialists will create quarterly showcases/performances for participants.


  • Provide lesson plans for all activities in a time and frequency prescribed by the Site Manager.
  • Engage in conflict resolution and positive behavior management practices as needed.
  • Work closely with the site-based team for ongoing coaching and professional development.
  • Ensure the student's safety and during program hours in a manner prescribed by the Site Manager.
  • Positively encourage and support the growth of participating students individually and collectively.
  • Participate in ALL staff trainings and activities, including regular check-ins with supervisors.
  • The ability to create fun and engaging virtual delivery of your activities and engagement via Zoom/Teams/Google Classroom upon request.

Qualifications
  • At least 18 years old with at least one year of college or post-high school experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of childcare experience with children under the age of 15
  • Experience, interest, and desire to work with middle-school aged youth
  • Work and/or educational experience related to child development, leadership, child psychology, environmental education, and/or behavior management preferred
  • Knowledge or interest in outdoor skills, personal health and growth, interpersonal relationships, youth development, group dynamics, and programming
  • A sense of humor, high level of patience, and ability to engage appropriately with youth while maintaining professional boundaries
  • CPR/First Aid Certification preferred
  • Covid-19 Considerations: Must provide proof of vaccination
  • Bilingual Spanish preferred
  • Program Dates: October 2022-June 2023
  • Work schedule: Monday through Friday from 3PM to 5PM. The Home/Wediko does not operate when schools are closed or on early dismissal days. Mandatory training sessions and meetings will be held each month outside of regular program times.
  • Pay Range: $18-$22 an hour

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)


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