Activity Specialist / Enrichment Instructor (Fall 2025) Job at Areté Education, New York, NY

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  • Areté Education
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Activity Specialist / Enrichment Instructor

Job Summary

The Arete Enrichment Instructor will lead engaging and safe learning activities for Arete Education in a Elementary School Afterschool Program. We expect excellent performance in the areas listed below:

Responsibilities & Expectations

  • Regular attendance for assigned weekly shifts during program

  • Timely arrival to work

  • Completion and regular revisions to curriculum map

  • Daily planning of engaging, high-impact learning activities

  • A commitment to excellence in your work with students as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with students and families

  • Collaboration with colleagues and supervisors

  • Best practices related to keeping accurate attendance of students

  • Participation in all professional learning opportunities provided

  • Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance

  • Accountability for student engagement in your course(s)/club(s)

  • Friendly and open communication with families

  • Regular communication with supervisors and Areté headquarters staff (email, phone)

  • Flexibility in weekly scheduling to best support needs of students and families in program

  • This position is grant‑funded and subject to budget considerations

Education and Experience

  • 5+ years experience working with youth

  • Curriculum and lesson plan writing experience

  • Prior internship or work experience working with Arete Education preferred

  • Mandated Reporter and Foundations in Health and Safety online trainings required (7‑hours) to begin

  • Department of Education PETS background clearance

  • College diploma, masters preferred

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

  • Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to support program activities

Organization

Areté Education is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization that trains and empowers youth to lead successful lives, by partnering with local schools and community groups to grow investment in New York City youth. Areté designs afterschool and summer programming that exposes youth to diverse career pathways; builds academic, wellness, and leadership skills; and expands access to the arts and culture. For more information, please visit

*This position is grant‑funded and subject to budget considerations

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Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Internship, Local area, Shift work,

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