Activity Specialist​/Enrichment Instructor - COMPASS After-School & Summer Program

Activity Specialist / Enrichment Instructor (PS 65)

P.S. 065 Mother Hale Academy
677 E 141st St, Bronx, NY 10454

Organization:
Areté Education
Position Type:
Part-time (School Year and Summer Programming)
Schedule:
Monday - Friday (3:30pm - 5:30pm); 13 holidays (12:00pm - 5:00pm);
Summer Rising Program (12:00pm - 5:00pm)
Location:
On-Site, Bronx, NY
Salary Range: starting rate $25/hr (depending on experience)

Areté Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving 1,500 students and families annually in the Bronx, Washington Heights, and Bed‑Stuy. Through after school, summer, and career-connected programs, Areté delivers 5,000+ program hours per year with a 97% graduation rate and 76% post‑secondary enrollment. For more information, please visit www.areteeducation.org.

• Regular attendance for assigned weekly shifts during program
• Timely arrival to work
• Completion and regular revisions to curriculum map
• Daily planning of engaging, high‑impact learning activities
• A commitment to excellence in your work with students as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with students and families
• Collaboration with colleagues and supervisors
• Best practices related to keeping accurate attendance of students
• Participation in all professional learning opportunities provided
• Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance
• Accountability for student engagement in your course(s)/club(s)
• Friendly and open communication with families
• Regular communication with supervisors and Areté headquarters staff (email, phone)
• Flexibility in weekly scheduling to best support needs of students and families in program
• This position is grant‑funded and subject to budget considerations

• 5+ years experience working with youth
• Curriculum and lesson plan writing experience
• Prior internship or work experience working with Arete Education preferred
• Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment and Foundations in Health and Safety online trainings required (8-hours) to begin
• Department of Education PETS background clearance
• College diploma, masters preferred

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to support program activities

Monday - Friday (3:30pm - 5:30pm) - Total hours per week: 10 hours
Summer Program and Holiday Schedule (12:00pm - 5:00pm) - 25 hours

* This position is grant‑funded and subject to budget considerations