Reporting to the Dean of Student Life the After School Movement Specialist will be responsible for leading after school physical activity with groups of students in grades K-3. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for promoting moving and playing.
Responsibilities
Lead a group of up to 18-20 youth in grades K-3 in daily after-school physical activities and social-emotional learning through physical activities;
Facilitate or co-facilitate lessons to help youth build their social and emotional skills;
Model and encourage positive participation in all activities with a focus on team building;
Model professionalism through consistent attendance timeliness and preparation;
Supervise and manage youth during all activities using positive youth development strategies;
Participate in professional development and tactical training in addition to formal feedback and coaching.
Qualifications
Strong facilitation skills with youth in grades K-3;
NSCA-CPT certification preferred;
Working towards a Bachelors of Science in Recreation or Recreational Sports Management preferred;
Exhibits high energy warmth enthusiasm and patience in working with youth;
Demonstrated interest in assisting students develop motor skills through athletics;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders in a fast-paced environment;
Excellent time-management skills: a self-starter who demonstrates initiative and follow-through;
Experience with behavior management systems including positive youth development preferred;
Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting;
A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM including the belief that all students can succeed and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of our students families and community.
Commitment
Start date: August 25 2025 (new hires); August 18 2025 (returning staff)
End date: June 8 2026
Days & hours:Monday-Thursday 3-6pm Fridays 12-4pm
Dates and hours are subject to change.
Locations
DREAM Charter School Mott Haven Elementary -20 Bruckner Boulevard Bronx NY
Benefits
DREAM offers the following benefits to our part-time employees:
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment(12-month continuous period) in which you work a minimum of 1000 hours;
Disability benefits;
Referral bonuses;
Access to our Employee Discount Program offering savings on travel entertainment retail and more;
High-performing part-time staff have the opportunity to apply for the DREAM Teaching Fellowship through which they earn a Masters degree and become full-time teachers at DREAM.
Compensation
DREAM offers competitive compensation with the potential for a seasonal increase. The rate for this position for incoming staff is $20 per hour.
Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
At DREAM diversity equity and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation mattersit enriches our team culture enhances our ability to innovate and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body while working to ensure that our practices are equitable welcoming and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth especially youth of color have permission to dreamalong with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
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