Activity Specialist / Enrichment Instructor (SY 26 - 27)

Activity Specialist / Enrichment Instructor (PS 59)

Organization: Areté Education
Position Type: Part-time (School Year)
Location: On-Site, Brooklyn, NY
Salary Range: starting at $25/hr (depending on experience)

About Areté Education

Areté Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving 1,500 students and families annually in the Bronx, Washington Heights, and Bed-Stuy. Through afterschool, 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

Position Summary

The Arete Enrichment Instructor will lead engaging and safe learning activities for Arete Education in a Elementary school afterschool Program. We expect excellent performance in the areas listed below:

Responsibilities & Expectations

• 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

Education and Experience

• 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

Physical Requirements

• 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

Start Date: Subject to PETS clearance
*This position is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations