New York, New York, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$18/hr
Overview The Activity Specialist is responsible for planning and facilitating engaging, age-appropriate activities for children participating in the COMPASS Afterschool Program. This position leads activities in one or m…
Skills: Activity Planning, Classroom Management, Youth Development, Communication, Teamwork
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$18/hr
Overview The Group Leader is responsible for the direct supervision, engagement, and overall well-being of an assigned group of participants in the COMPASS Afterschool Program. This position leads the daily implementatio…
Skills: Youth Supervision, Activity Planning, Social-Emotional Learning, Group Management, Conflict Resolution
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$70k–$75k/yr
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Skills: Child Development, Special Education, Speech And Language Delays, Learning Disabilities, Writing Skills
New York, New York, United States · Remote Solely
$55/hr–$80/hr
Description $55-$80/hour; rates are negotiable and subject to change. Fully Remote, 1099 Contract Opportunity Assignments Available for the 2026-27 School Year Fullmind partners with hundreds of U.S. schools to ensure ev…
Skills: Speech Pathology, Virtual Instruction, Student Assessment, Educational Therapy
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$25/hr
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Skills: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Conflict Mediation, Case Documentation
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$31/hr
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Skills: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Crisis Counseling, Conflict Mediation, Clinical Documentation
New York, New York, United States · On-site
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Program Aide to support programming within our communi…
Skills: Youth Programming, Group Facilitation, Communication Skills, Activity Planning, Community Engagement
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$70k–$75k/yr
Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Superintendent, Promise Academy The Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) started with one mission that was the most ambitious and audacious in U.S. history: to end intergenerational poverty…
Skills: Calendar Management, Executive Support, Relationship Management, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office Suite
New York, New York, United States · On-site
This position is scheduled for 20 hours per week. School Information: Located in St. Albans, NY, Riverton Charter Academy opened in 2010 and serves students K-8. At Riverton, you can connect passion with purpose. To lear…
Skills: Student Supervision, Behavior Monitoring, Recreation Organization, Child Safety
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
Description Bloomsbury Academic Publishing is seeking an editorial intern for Fall/Winter 2027. We are a publisher of academic titles located in Midtown/Herald Square. The academic division commissions in a broad range o…
Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Grammar, Spelling
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$100k–$130k/yr
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Skills: Program Management, Budget Administration, Youth Mentorship, Contract Management, Staff Supervision
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$82k–$90k/yr
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Skills: Financial Literacy Instruction, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Student Assessment, Differentiated Instruction
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$75k–$80k/yr
Salary: $74,692 Department: Psychiatry Physical work location: 1399 Park Ave. New York, NY 10029 Name PI or Supervisor: Shawn Rhoads Web link to Lab: https://sinclaboratory.com Web link to Department: https://icahn.mssm.…
Skills: Python, Computational Modeling, fMRI, Intracranial EEG, Bayesian Inference
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$30/hr
Why work at Greenwich House? At Greenwich House, we believe in empowering communities through transformative programs, we offer more than a job – we offer a mission. When you work with us, you become part of a pass…
Skills: Arts Administration, Project Management, Exhibition Coordination, Residency Management, Written Communication
New York, New York, United States · On-site
About Strive Charter School: Strive Charter School is opening its doors in Fall 2026 in a newly renovated historic school building at 604 East 139th Street in the South Bronx, one block from the 6 train and just minutes …
Skills: Technical Support, Systems Administration, Microsoft 365, Windows OS, Networking Fundamentals
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$25/hr
Position Summary: The Work Readiness Facilitator is responsible for facilitating life skills, work readiness, and financial empowerment training to WeCARE participants as well as coordinating with other VRS staff to ensu…
Skills: Work Readiness Training, Facilitation, Vocational Training, Skill-building, Case Management
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$65k–$95k/yr
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Skills: IB PYP, Language Immersion, Inquiry-Based Learning, Constructivist Teaching, Student Assessment
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$75k–$85k/yr
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Skills: Program Development, Staff Supervision, Student Safety, Behavior Management, Family Communication
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$95k–$100k/yr
Company Description AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equita…
Skills: Curriculum Development, Special Education, Staff Mentoring, Classroom Observation, Educational Leadership
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$120k–$140k/yr
Mission Operations & AI Enablement Lead OceanX About OceanX: OceanX is a nonprofit working to unlock the ocean’s sustainable potential. Through a dual focus on science and education, we’re building a new paradigm where h…
Skills: Project Management, Operations Management, AI Solutions, Data Analytics, Workflow Management
New York, New York, United States • On-site
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The Activity Specialist plans and facilitates engaging, age-appropriate enrichment activities in specialized areas like STEAM, arts, and sports for children. They collaborate with program staff to maintain a safe, inclusive environment that supports positive youth development.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and experience working with school-age children in a community or educational setting. Expertise in a specific enrichment area and strong classroom management skills are required.
The Activity Specialist is responsible for planning and facilitating engaging, age-appropriate activities for children participating in the COMPASS Afterschool Program. This position leads activities in one or more specialized content areas, such as STEAM, literacy, arts, dance, nutrition, organized sports, physical activity, academic support, recreation, or other enrichment areas. The Activity Specialist works collaboratively with the Program Supervisor, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers to create a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment that supports learning, creativity, positive youth development, and participant engagement.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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This is a Part- Time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, and weekends as needed, at assigned location.
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Paid Vacation
Paid Personal days
Medical - 3 plan options
Dental - 2 plan options
Vision - 1 plan option
Providing New York children, adults & families with the skills, resources, hope & opportunity to rise above adversity.
Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity. With an annual budget of $203 million and 101 programs at 138 sites throughout the New York City and lower Westchester area, we deliver dedicated support to promote safe environments for children and help families thrive through our family stabilization, family foster care and adoption programs; innovative special educational programs that advance learning from early childhood through high school; result-focused programs that help court-involved youth change the trajectory of their lives; caring services that promote independence for children and adults with developmental disabilities; and pro-active community health initiatives that foster well-being. Across programs, we continually engage new, innovative techniques and implement evidence-based models to increase our impact and promote better outcomes.
Offices: 1333 Broadway, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10018-1064, US · 151 Lawrence St, Brooklyn, New York 11201, US
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