Activity Specialist - Visual Arts @ PS

Activity Specialist - Visual Arts @ PS 169

Job Type
:
Part-time – School Year & Summer

Department
:
School-Based Programming

Location
:
School-Based site in the Sunset Park neighborhood - P.S. 169

Pay Rate
: $26-27/hour, commensurate with education and experience

Exemption
:
Non-Exempt

Purpose of the Position
:
To design and facilitate age-appropriate activities for school-aged participants in a community-based after school program.

Reports To
:
Program Director/Supervisor

Supervises
: N/A

• Design age-appropriate, standards-based visual arts curricula for groups of elementary-age youth in after-school and summer programs
• Provide weekly instruction in visual arts, including painting, drawing, and sculpture, for youth of all ages
• Incorporate the NYS Learning Standards for the Arts and the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts into the visual arts curriculum
• Submit lesson plans for all art activities on a weekly basis
• Attend, supervise, and facilitate activities with participants on field trips and off-site locations around NYC
• Collaborate with participants to create art pieces for exhibition in the program, school, and/or community
• Plan and collaborate with colleagues to produce program-wide performances
• Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, staff development training, and other community-building activities
• Support overall program through additional tasks that allow for efficient and safe operation and successful special events for participants and families (e.g., supervision of snack time, lunch, and mealtime, set up and breakdown of special events)
• Attend weekly professional development meetings
• Maintain a high energy level
• Adhere to all agency and NYC Public School policies, including the dress code (CFL T‑shirt provided, plus comfortable clothing/shoes)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong visual arts background in a variety of media
• Experience working with youth of all ages
• Ability to use visual arts to promote self‑expression, skill development, social‑emotional learning, and community building
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Team‑oriented and flexible
• Interest in supporting youth, including those with special needs and challenging behaviors
• Bilingual in English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish (preferred)

• Build and maintain positive relationships with participants, volunteers, co‑workers, and supervisors
• Fully engage in professional development spaces (staff meetings, one‑on‑one with supervisor)
• Give and receive feedback constructively
• Show sensitivity to cultural differences among staff and clients
• Believe in people’s ability to grow and change
• Partner respectfully with those served and their families
• Reflect on authority, boundaries, positionality, and conflict resolution

• Daily interaction with children
• Active role—walking, bending, standing, squatting, or sitting on the floor with children
• Exposure to all weather conditions; work may be required in varying temperatures inside and outside school buildings

The Art Activity Specialist’s role focuses on creating, facilitating, and offering school‑aged children the opportunity to engage in visual art activities and experiences.

Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.

• School Year
  • 20-24 hours per week
  • Mon‑Fri, 2 pm‑6 pm; schedule assigned by supervisor based on program needs
  • 1‑hour onsite weekly for prep, 2 hours weekly for lesson planning
  • 1-2 morning meetings and one evening meeting (timed by supervisor)
  • Occasional holiday camps, extended PT days, and mandatory CFL Agency‑Wide Retreat
  • Timeframe:
    January 2026–June 2026
• Summer 2026
  • 25-29 hours per week
  • Mon‑Fri, 10 am‑6 pm; schedule assigned by supervisor based on program needs
  • Timeframe:
    June 23‑Aug 16, 2026

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and commitment to our mission to Stephanie Ruiz – (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). with the job title in the subject line, or apply directly through the application on Paylocity with their resume and cover letter.

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