Summer Rising Activity Specialist

Overview Partnership With Children (PWC) strengthens the mental health and well-being of New York City students by embedding licensed social workers and comprehensive supports directly in schools reaching over 20,000 children and families each year. Across our core partner schools we build ecosystems of support that empower students, support families, and transform schools through trauma-informed counseling, community-based programming, and healing-based arts education—creating nurturing environments that foster resilience, learning, and opportunity. Partnership with Children provides critical counseling, school-wide services, and family and community outreach in high-poverty, New York City public schools so students can reach their full potential. The Beacon Programs are school-based Community Centers, funded by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Beacon programs operate during after school hours, weeknights, weekends, and during summer vacation and school holidays, providing a wide range of services and activities for children and their families as well as classes for adults of all ages. Summer Activity Specialists are responsible for leading summer programming for children attending Summer Rising with PwC. The activity specialist will establish clear goals and objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those goals and objectives to students. Major Duties Build strong, supportive relationships with students and foster positive peer interactions. Knowledgeable and skilled in one or more enrichment areas (e.g., dance, sports, arts, STEM, music, or similar) with prior experience teaching or instructing youth. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel, parents. Teach or co-lead daily activities. Develop and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects. Support the coordination of program events. Administer pre and post-assessments and evaluations for student activities. Assist with chaperoning trips (Fridays). Assist with collecting program documents and attendance. Follow all guidelines and protocols outlined by Partnership With Children, the Department of Education, the Department of Youth and Community Development, and the Department of Health. Qualifications Must be at least 18 years old and have an Associate’s degree or be currently enrolled in a college or university program. Experience working with children; experience working in an after-school program preferred. Strong communication, writing, organizational, and technology skills. Fluency in English (second language a plus). All staff must successfully complete required background checks and clearances, including OCFS and NYC DOE PETS clearance, prior to beginning employment. Salary and Working Hours $20-25/hour (based on experience and credentials). Summer Schedule On Boarding/Required Training: June 29, June 30, and July 1. Part-Time Seasonal (July 1 – August 14). Weekly Scheduled Hours: approximately 40 hours per week. No Programming on July 3rd. This position is fully in-person and does not offer any remote work. Summer Rising Location: P.S. 200- The James McCune Smith School, 2589 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10039. High-performing summer staff may be considered for school-year employment based on program needs. Diversity and Equal Opportunity Partnership with Children welcomes diversity in all its forms and believes that its mission can only be achieved when diversity is leveraged across all areas, including race, gender, gender expression, age, nationality and life experience. Partnership with Children is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Partnership with Children provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Partnership with Children