Afterschool Activity Specialist

Job overview

The Afterschool Activity Specialist works onsite in Jamaica, Queens, NY. The posting lists a salary of $52,000 per year. The role is based at Homes for the Homeless’ Families with Children facility and supports an afterschool program for children and youth. The specialist plans and leads enrichment and academic activities in a safe, structured setting, supporting participants’ learning and social-emotional development. The role contributes to the organization’s goal of helping families thrive by providing engaging programming and coordinating with program staff, families, and community partners.

What you'll do

• Lead hands-on enrichment activities
• design and implement recreational and academic lesson plans aligned with program goals
• supervise children and youth
• promote developmentally appropriate learning
• collaborate with Group Leaders and Youth Workers
• engage parents and other stakeholders
• recruit participants
• track attendance
• support program documentation and compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

afterschool activity specialist

youth enrichment

stem

literacy

arts and sports

lesson planning

youth supervision

jamaica ny

homes for the homeless

families with children

$52,000/year

spanish preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible full-time permanent employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• employer-funded 403(b)
• commuter benefits
• life insurance
• work/life assistance
• three weeks paid vacation
• 10 sick days
• three personal days
• and 12 paid holidays.

Why this role

The position is based in a family residence serving families experiencing homelessness; Spanish-speaking candidates are preferred.

About the employer

HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Shelters. Sector: 62.