University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.
Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.
University Settlement has been providing a variety of effective and strengths-based community-based programs for children grades K- 8th. The Activity Specialist will be responsible for facilitating workshops while ensuring the safety and engagement of children. The program will provide academic support; artistic, athletic, cultural, and athletic enrichment; therapeutic services; and opportunities for family involvement.
Activity Specialist II will work with groups of 15-20 students
Facilitating sessions in the areas of dance, music, leadership, sports, ESL, visual arts, and computer etc.
Specialists should be able to integrate young people’s life experiences while integrating thematic curriculum
Create an environment of active and genuine learning by employing a range of teaching strategies that meet the needs of all students
Projects should incorporate career awareness activities including field trips and guest speakers as well as community outreach and involvement
Write, revise and implement lesson plans using DYCD framework for approval by director
Monitor and report on students’ progress throughout the term of the activity
Previous experience teaching/facilitating workshops in one of the subject areas
High School Diploma or HSE required
Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Attend planning, supervisor, and evaluation sessions
Strong communication skills
Ability to commit for the entire school year
Must be over 18 years old
Highly energetic, dynamic, and positive
Work Schedule: Partial Year Part Time, Monday - Friday, 2:15pm - 6:00pm, 17.5 hours per week
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team that will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
