Summer Performing Arts Specialist - Queens

New York Edge

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Summer Day Camp Performing Art Specialists. Multiple openings across 5 boroughs!

New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and community school programs in all five boroughs of New York City and Wyandanch, Long Island. With more than 25,000 students in grades K-12, New York Edge bridges the opportunity gap faced by students in under-invested communities by strengthening academic performance, health and wellness, self‑confidence, and leadership skills for success in life.

Summer Performing Arts Activity Specialists are responsible for leading summer day camp programming for children and teens at New York Edge summer day camp sites. The activity instructor is a dual‐reporting role, supporting the curriculum and instruction department team by designing lesson plans and implementing curricula across New York Edge program sites. They will also support the program director by preparing activity materials and explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to student participants.

In addition, the specialist will establish clear goals and objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those goals and objectives to students.

• Build strong relationships with and among students
• Teach or co‑lead daily activities with clear objectives for lessons and projects in various performing arts fields such as theater, music, and musical theater
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Support the coordination of program events
• Input data and prepare reports
• Administer pre‑ and post‑assessments and evaluations for student activities
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• College credits and/or degrees are highly preferred
• Physical requirements include the ability to climb stairs, lift children, and monitor events
• Experience working with children strongly preferred

Part‑Time Seasonal (July 2 – August 14)

Weekly scheduled hours: 15–29 hrs per week. (
** No summer camp on July 4**)

• Elementary school:
  Monday‑Friday 12 pm‑6 pm
• Middle school:
  Monday‑Thursday 12 pm‑6 pm, Fridays 8 am‑6 pm (until August
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$20–25 per hour (based on experience and credentials)

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New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health. All summer activity specialists are required to complete a mandatory 3‑hour curriculum and instruction training before the start of summer camp. This training will be offered on June 23, 24, or 25;

dates are subject to change. New York Edge provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.