Activity Specialist, Middle School

Job overview

The Activity Specialist works in person at New York City public middle schools; the listing location is New York, NY, and the posting notes multiple NYC sites. Pay is $25–$30 per hour for 20–25 hours per week. Global Kids educates, inspires, and mobilizes youth to become engaged global citizens prepared for their future. The specialist designs and leads activities that support personal development, academic enrichment, and social-emotional learning. The role creates inclusive environments, supports student participation and progress, and coordinates with school staff, families, and program colleagues.

What you'll do

• Plan and lead arts, sports, STEM, and life-skills activities
• develop age-appropriate, culturally responsive lesson plans aligned with DYCD guidelines
• facilitate teamwork, leadership, and positive social interaction
• chaperone field trips
• support students individually and in groups
• communicate with parents, guardians, and school staff
• track student progress and program outcomes
• assess activities and adjust as needed
• follow DYCD regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

activity specialist

middle school

youth development

new york ny

multiple nyc sites

part-time

$25–$30/hour

arts

sports

stem

social-emotional learning

field trips

global kids

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid vacation time, personal day, sick time, and access to retail discounts through the employer’s PEO.

Why this role

The posting requires two to three years of youth-work experience and availability for 20–25 hours per week, with some weekends required and additional hours for planned field trips. Paid vacation, personal days, sick time, and retail discounts are listed.

About the employer

Global Kids Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.