Activity Specialist / Enrichment Instructor - COMPASS After-School & Summer Program

 Activity Specialist / Enrichment Instructor  (PS 161)

P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School
628 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

Organization: Areté Education
Position Type: Part-time (School Year and Summer Programming)
Schedule: Monday - Friday (3:30pm - 5:30pm); 13 holidays (12:00pm - 5:00pm); Summer Rising Program (12:00pm - 5:00pm)
Location: On-Site, Bronx, NY
Salary Range: starting rate $25/hr (depending on experience) 

About Areté Education

Areté Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving 1,500 students and families annually in the Bronx, Washington Heights, and Bed-Stuy. Through afterschool, summer, and career-connected programs, Areté delivers 5,000+ program hours per year with a 97% graduation rate and 76% post-secondary enrollment. For more information, please visit www.areteeducation.org. 

Position 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, Sexual Harassment and Foundations in Health and Safety online trainings required (8-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 

Potential Schedule:
Monday - Friday (3:30pm - 5:30pm) - Total hours per week: 10 hours
Summer Program and Holiday Schedule (12:00pm - 5:00pm) - 25 hours  

Start Date: Subject to PETS clearance 

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