School Year Activity Specialist

Description

Title
School Year Activity Specialist

FLSA-Classification
Non-Exempt

Salary Range
$22 Hourly 

Reports to
Program Director 

Program
Patterson Community Center
Location 340 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454

Date
January 15th, 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective

East Side House Settlement is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that 
enables all people to create an economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families and the 
communities. We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working and creative leader who shares our passion for 
providing exceptional programming to children and families in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South 
Bronx & Inwood section in Manhattan. 
The Activity Specialist’s primary responsibility is to design and lead a diverse enrichment activity. We are 
seeking creative professionals with experience working with the youth in the following (but not limited to) 
areas: Music, visual arts, martial arts, media technology, dance, sports and recreation (soccer, tennis, basketball, 
volleyball or lacrosse), health awareness and community leadership.

Essential Functions
Duties and Responsibilities shall include but not limited to the following:

1. Ensure the safety and engagement of participants in assigned activities 
2. Create, and implement successful educational, recreation, arts activities, youth leadership, STEM, and 
community service lesson plans. 
3. Facilitate purposeful activities that foster the development of new skills in students, while reinforcing 
skills/information previously taught 
4. Assist in all activities needed for the orderly operation of the program, inclusive of: supervising 
participants during snack/supper, facilitating dismissal, conducting field trips, hosting special events, 
etc. 
5. Work with Youth Educators, engaging them in the lesson plan development process and modeling 
activity facilitation to help Youth Educators develop professionally and eventually to become Activity 
Specialists 
6. Provide strong classroom and behavioral management skills, ensuring that all participants follow agency 
and program rules 
7. Complete all projects and tasks as requested, while ensuring the safety and security of all participants 
and the smooth operation of programming. 
8. Build positive relations with youth and adults to serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, 
communication, and behavior. 
9. Adhere to and provide direction to staff in a manner that ensures that program areas are neat and clean, 
and that equipment and supplies are managed appropriately. 
10. Quickly identify and seek to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems in consultation with the Program 
Director and /or Assistant Program Director. 
11. Actively participate in all aspects of professional development, including scheduled supervision, team 
meetings, pre-service training, and additional paid professional development training required. 
Demonstrate key competencies including initiative, teamwork, cooperation, preparedness, 
professionalism, reliability and a willingness to continuously improve 
12. Organize and/or participate in external special events to promote the Agency's mission and image, 
cultivate relationships and generate broad support.
13. Adhere to all ESH policies, practices, and procedures 
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties 
or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may 
change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:
1. Appropriate training or certification in their area of specialty; Associates college degree preferred 
2. Entrepreneur mind-set
3. Minimum of two years’ experience working with middle school-aged children, young adults and adults, 
preferably in a racially, ethically, and socio-economically diverse urban community
4. Exceptional group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
5. Goal oriented and focused on outcome and results 
6. Excellent time management and organizational skills
7. Strong verbal and written communication skills 
8. Competency in youth development and child care 
9. Demonstrate the ability to engage, motivate and effectively work to create interactive enrichment 
activities that are age-appropriate 
10. Genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice 
Ability to work as part of a team 
11. Ability to communicate and work effectively and respectfully with a broad range of diverse constituent.
12. Knowledge of DYCD and DOH mandates
13. Knowledge of classroom management.
14. Knowledgeable of zoom, Microsoft teams, Google classroom, and Google Meet. 

Required Clearances
• Department of Health Fingerprint Clearance
• State Central Registry (SCR) Clearance, ($25.00 Fee)
• Staff Exclusion List (SEL) Clearance
• Physical examination and TB test
• COVID Vaccine

Supervisory Responsibility 
This role has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional community-based environment. This role routinely uses standard office 
equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to 
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is 
regularly required to talk or hear. This is generally a sedentary role; however, some filing and site visits are 
required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as 
necessary.

Expected Work Schedule 
This is a seasonal part-time position, working up to 20 hours a week. Days and hours of work are Monday 
through Friday. Workdays/hours subject to change based on ESH’s needs. 

Travel
Travel is primarily locally for trips and scatter sites. This is a seasonal part-time position, working up to 20 
hours a week. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Workdays/hours subject to change based on 
ESH’s needs. 

AAP/EEO Statement 
ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. Applicants and employees 
will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or 
gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Salary : $22