After School Activity Specialist + Group Leader - Part-Time

Company Description

About KIPP NYC:
Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

From our first middle school, KIPP Academy in the Bronx, to today’s network of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.

Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation. Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms and pursue the paths that align with their goals and sense of purpose.

Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, supported over 4,700 alumni, and employ more than 1,100 dedicated team members who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to our mission every day.

Job Description

Position Overview

The After School Activity Specialist + Group Leader is a part-time position that plays an important role in creating engaging, safe, and enriching after school experiences for elementary and middle school students.

Reporting to the After School Director, this role combines two critical responsibilities: leading a specialized enrichment activity and serving as a Group Leader for a cohort of students. The After School Activity Specialist + Group Leader develops and facilitates engaging programming in a designated content area—such as dance, visual arts, music, sports, chess, STEM, or other enrichment opportunities—while also building positive relationships with students and supporting their academic, social-emotional, and personal growth throughout the after school program.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with young people, enjoy creating engaging learning experiences, and believe in the power of enrichment to help students discover their interests, build confidence, and develop new skills.

This is a part-time position based at a KIPP NYC school. Work schedules typically occur during after school hours on weekdays, with occasional evening or special event responsibilities as determined by program needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Student Engagement & Enrichment

• Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate enrichment activities in a specialized content area, such as dance, visual arts, music, sports, chess, STEM, or other areas of expertise.
• Develop lesson plans that promote creativity, collaboration, leadership, and positive youth development.
• Create a joyful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students feel known, valued, and encouraged to participate.
• Differentiate activities to meet the diverse interests, abilities, and developmental needs of students.
• Foster positive relationships with students while serving as a mentor and positive role model.

Group Leadership & Student Support

• Serve as the Group Leader for an assigned cohort of approximately 15 students.
• Supervise students throughout all after school activities, transitions, field trips, and special events.
• Promote positive behavior, teamwork, and student engagement while maintaining a safe and structured environment.
• Support students' social-emotional development and encourage positive peer relationships.
• Ensure student safety and well-being at all times.

Program Operations & Compliance

• Follow the daily schedule and program expectations established by the Program Director and Education Specialist.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, activity evaluations, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Department of Health (DOH), and KIPP NYC policies and procedures.
• Assist with setup, cleanup, and organization of activity spaces and materials.
• Support additional program operations and special events as needed.

Team & Family Partnership

• Collaborate with Program Directors, school staff, and fellow after school team members to ensure high-quality programming.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and required trainings.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on co