Activity Specialist (2025-2026)
Activity Specialist (2025-2026)
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Job Description
Positions Report To: Program Managers
Fall Program:
- Start/End Date: September 15th 2025 to January 30th 2026
- Training: September 2nd - September 12th 2025
Spring Program:
- Start/End Date: February 1st 2026 - June 13th 2026
- Training: January 26th 2026 - January 30th 32026
Compensation: $25/hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Who We Are
East Harlem Scholars Academies are community-based Pre-K to 12 public charter schools operated by East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP). EHTP began in 1958 as a childrens reading group and has since grown into a multi-site after-school program for traditional public school students and a network of public charter schools focused on significantly increasing the college graduation rate in East Harlem. We are on track to serve at least 25% of East Harlem students by 2025 with enrollment for this year at approximately 2200 students in our schools and after-school programs. In 2020 99% of our seniors were accepted to college and our current scholars in college are on track to graduate at eight times the national average of their peers.
At EHTP we also aim to serve as an agent of change and thoughtfully contribute to the national fight for racial equity. Through our organization-wide commitment to anti-racism work we prepare our scholars to effect change challenge the status quo and thrive in the world around them. As staff members we face our own racial identities and conscious and unconscious biases. With this in mind all of our professional development curriculum organizational materials and processes are designed with the goal of racial justice. Read our racial equity statement here.
For more information about the East Harlem Tutorial Program please visit us at
The Work and Why It Matters
The Activity Specialist plays an integral role in the summer camp programs success by fostering a welcoming and engaging community through effective classroom management social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies and project based learning. Activity Specialists need to be willing and happy to work with any age range from Grades K to 12. They will ensure that all students engage in a meaningful and impactful way throughout the summer working on weekly lessons and facilitating learning towards an end of term project or performance.
Available Locations and Schedules:
Note that there may be additional hours for meetings or training sessions as necessary. Individual contract hours may vary.
Scholars 1 Afterschool
2050 Second Avenue New York NY 10029
Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Wednesday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Scholars 2 Afterschool
1573 Madison Avenue New York NY 10029
Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Wednesday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Patrick Henry Prep Afterschool
19 E 103rd Street New York NY 10029
Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
What Qualifies You
Please note that many do not meet 100% of the desired qualifications. If much of this describes you we encourage you to still apply.
- You have at least 2 years of teaching or career experience in one or more of the following content areas:
- Performing Arts (dance theater etc)
- Fine Arts (painting sculpture etc)
- Sports (basketball running etc)
- STEM (culinary robotics etc)
- You have an Associates Degree or have earned at least 60 college credits
- You have at least 2 years of experience working with Elementary Middle or High School students in an after school or summer camp setting
- You have experience working with diverse populations (academic cultural and ethnic)
- You are committed to continuous improvement and learning through professional development
- You are flexible and adaptable to program and student needs willing to work with any age range from K-12
- You have strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- You have Google and/or Microsoft suite competency (Word Power Point Email etc)
- You have at least 1 year experience in creating and implementing lesson plans around an end-of-term project or performance (project-based learning)
What Success Looks Like
- Embody and effectively model EHTPs core values (Service Courage Humility Originality Leadership Achievement and Reflection) for participants
- Arrive on time to your shift daily in uniform ready to engage with the participants and activities of the day
- Ensure the health safety and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times including meal time and on trips
- Maintain accurate program documentation such as sign-in/out sheets attendance documents and behavior/incident reports
- Create and maintain a classroom management system and routines that promote a welcoming inclusive safe and fun learning environment
- Create submit and implement lesson plans in your assigned content area in a timely manner to usher participants towards a final project or performance
- Collaborate with program leadership and operations to ensure that all materials for your classes are secured and well-taken care of
- Actively participate in training sessions designated meetings and special events
- All other duties as assigned
Based on your performance and availability you may have the chance to receive a renewal for the Fall or Spring Afterschool sessions.
Overview of The Hiring Process
- Application
- Phone Interview
- Group Activity Debrief & Group Final Interview
- References
- Decision
Thank you for taking the time to submit an application with the East Harlem Tutorial Program.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Hourly
