Center for Family Life in Sunset Park
Activity Specialist - Visual Arts @ PS 169
Center for Family Life in Sunset Park, New York, New York, us, 10261
Activity Specialist - Visual Arts @ PS 169
Job Type : Part-time – School Year & Summer
Department : School-Based Programming
Location : School-Based site in the Sunset Park neighborhood - P.S. 169
Pay Rate : $26-27/hour, commensurate with education and experience
Exemption : Non-Exempt
Purpose of the Position : To design and facilitate age-appropriate activities for school-aged participants in a community-based afterschool program.
Reports To : Program Director/Supervisor
Supervises : N/A
Responsibilities
Design age-appropriate, standards-based visual arts curricula for groups of elementary-age youth in after-school and summer programs
Provide weekly instruction in visual arts, including painting, drawing, and sculpture, for youth of all ages
Incorporate the NYS Learning Standards for the Arts and the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts into the visual arts curriculum
Submit lesson plans for all art activities on a weekly basis
Attend, supervise, and facilitate activities with participants on fieldtrips and off-site locations around NYC
Collaborate with participants to create art pieces for exhibition in the program, school, and/or community
Plan and collaborate with colleagues to produce program-wide performances
Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, staff development training, and other community-building activities
Support overall program through additional tasks that allow for efficient and safe operation and successful special events for participants and families (e.g., supervision of snack time, lunch, and mealtime, set up and breakdown of special events)
Attend weekly professional development meetings
Maintain a high energy level
Adhere to all agency and NYC Public School policies, including the dress code (CFL T‑shirt provided, plus comfortable clothing/shoes)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Strong visual arts background in a variety of media
Experience working with youth of all ages
Ability to use visual arts to promote self‑expression, skill development, social‑emotional learning, and community building
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Team‑oriented and flexible
Interest in supporting youth, including those with special needs and challenging behaviors
Bilingual in English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish (preferred)
Relationship With Others
Build and maintain positive relationships with participants, volunteers, co‑workers, and supervisors
Fully engage in professional development spaces (staff meetings, one‑on‑one with supervisor)
Give and receive feedback constructively
Show sensitivity to cultural differences among staff and clients
Believe in people’s ability to grow and change
Partner respectfully with those served and their families
Reflect on authority, boundaries, positionality, and conflict resolution
Working Conditions
Daily interaction with children
Active role—walking, bending, standing, squatting, or sitting on the floor with children
Exposure to all weather conditions; work may be required in varying temperatures inside and outside school buildings
Scope of Responsibility The Art Activity Specialist’s role focuses on creating, facilitating, and offering school‑aged children the opportunity to engage in visual art activities and experiences.
Benefits Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
Schedule
School Year 2025-2026
20-24 hours per week
Mon‑Fri, 2 pm‑6 pm; schedule assigned by supervisor based on program needs
1‑hour onsite weekly for prep, 2 hours weekly for lesson planning
1-2 morning meetings and one evening meeting (timed by supervisor)
Occasional holiday camps, extended PT days, and mandatory CFL Agency‑Wide Retreat
Timeframe: January 2026–June 2026
Summer 2026
25-29 hours per week
Mon‑Fri, 10 am‑6 pm; schedule assigned by supervisor based on program needs
Timeframe: June 23‑Aug 16, 2026
Contact Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and commitment to our mission to
Stephanie Ruiz – s.ruiz@centerforfamilylife.org
with the job title in the subject line, or apply directly through the application on Paylocity with their resume and cover letter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the Agency’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Center for Family Life in Sunset Park does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height and weight, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Consistent with the law, CFLSP also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees; for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices.
Salary $26‑27/hour
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Department : School-Based Programming
Location : School-Based site in the Sunset Park neighborhood - P.S. 169
Pay Rate : $26-27/hour, commensurate with education and experience
Exemption : Non-Exempt
Purpose of the Position : To design and facilitate age-appropriate activities for school-aged participants in a community-based afterschool program.
Reports To : Program Director/Supervisor
Supervises : N/A
Responsibilities
Design age-appropriate, standards-based visual arts curricula for groups of elementary-age youth in after-school and summer programs
Provide weekly instruction in visual arts, including painting, drawing, and sculpture, for youth of all ages
Incorporate the NYS Learning Standards for the Arts and the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts into the visual arts curriculum
Submit lesson plans for all art activities on a weekly basis
Attend, supervise, and facilitate activities with participants on fieldtrips and off-site locations around NYC
Collaborate with participants to create art pieces for exhibition in the program, school, and/or community
Plan and collaborate with colleagues to produce program-wide performances
Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, staff development training, and other community-building activities
Support overall program through additional tasks that allow for efficient and safe operation and successful special events for participants and families (e.g., supervision of snack time, lunch, and mealtime, set up and breakdown of special events)
Attend weekly professional development meetings
Maintain a high energy level
Adhere to all agency and NYC Public School policies, including the dress code (CFL T‑shirt provided, plus comfortable clothing/shoes)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Strong visual arts background in a variety of media
Experience working with youth of all ages
Ability to use visual arts to promote self‑expression, skill development, social‑emotional learning, and community building
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Team‑oriented and flexible
Interest in supporting youth, including those with special needs and challenging behaviors
Bilingual in English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish (preferred)
Relationship With Others
Build and maintain positive relationships with participants, volunteers, co‑workers, and supervisors
Fully engage in professional development spaces (staff meetings, one‑on‑one with supervisor)
Give and receive feedback constructively
Show sensitivity to cultural differences among staff and clients
Believe in people’s ability to grow and change
Partner respectfully with those served and their families
Reflect on authority, boundaries, positionality, and conflict resolution
Working Conditions
Daily interaction with children
Active role—walking, bending, standing, squatting, or sitting on the floor with children
Exposure to all weather conditions; work may be required in varying temperatures inside and outside school buildings
Scope of Responsibility The Art Activity Specialist’s role focuses on creating, facilitating, and offering school‑aged children the opportunity to engage in visual art activities and experiences.
Benefits Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
Schedule
School Year 2025-2026
20-24 hours per week
Mon‑Fri, 2 pm‑6 pm; schedule assigned by supervisor based on program needs
1‑hour onsite weekly for prep, 2 hours weekly for lesson planning
1-2 morning meetings and one evening meeting (timed by supervisor)
Occasional holiday camps, extended PT days, and mandatory CFL Agency‑Wide Retreat
Timeframe: January 2026–June 2026
Summer 2026
25-29 hours per week
Mon‑Fri, 10 am‑6 pm; schedule assigned by supervisor based on program needs
Timeframe: June 23‑Aug 16, 2026
Contact Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and commitment to our mission to
Stephanie Ruiz – s.ruiz@centerforfamilylife.org
with the job title in the subject line, or apply directly through the application on Paylocity with their resume and cover letter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the Agency’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Center for Family Life in Sunset Park does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height and weight, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Consistent with the law, CFLSP also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees; for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices.
Salary $26‑27/hour
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