NDA Activity Specialist/Instructor

Job Title: NDA Activity Specialist / Instructor

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour

Expected Hours: 20–25 hours per week

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Language Requirement: Bilingual – English and Spanish (Required)

Position Summary:

Community Counseling & Mediation (CCM) is seeking a creative and experienced NDA Activity Specialist to join our high school after-school program under the Neighborhood Development Area (NDA) initiative. This part-time position involves planning and leading engaging, project-based activities that foster academic enrichment, leadership development, and personal growth for high school youth.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in a specific enrichment area (e.g., arts, STEM, sports, media, wellness, or other skill-based disciplines), strong classroom management skills, and a passion for working with teens in underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement structured, project-based lesson plans in your area of expertise that promote creativity, critical thinking, and personal development
• Submit lesson plans to the NDA Family Development Coach for review and approval
• Facilitate engaging and interactive activities that meet the developmental needs of high school students
• Create opportunities for youth to showcase their work through presentations, exhibitions, or performances
• Collaborate with community-based organizations and cultural institutions to enhance programming and coordinate field trips
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, activity logs, and sign-out sheets
• Track and document student progress and participation
• Establish a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment with clear expectations and age-appropriate rules
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and organization of classroom materials and supplies
• Uphold program policies and procedures
• Foster open communication with parents, school-day teachers, and program staff
• Attend staff meetings, professional development workshops, and special events as required
• Represent the program professionally and respectfully in all interactions with staff, families, and community members
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Family Development Coach

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience leading enrichment activities for youth, preferably in a school-age or after-school setting
• Strong classroom management and group facilitation skills
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing curriculum for high school students
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (Required)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter and updated resume to: jobs@ccmnyc.org

Please include “NDA Activity Specialist/Instructor” in the subject line of your email.

Job Type: Part-time

Work location: In person

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Paid time off

Bilingual in English and Spanish is Required.