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[2025-2026] After School Movement Specialist (K-3) - Mott Haven Elementary $20/hr
Job Information
Company Name
DREAM Charter School
Employee Type
Education
Location
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
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Date Posted
July 13, 2025
Job Description:
Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.
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 and Duties:
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.
Required Experience, Skills and 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 1,000 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.
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