Part Time After School Group Games & Play Specialist (Jamaica, Queens)

Group Games & Play Specialist

Splat Lab is seeking a dynamic, and super fun Group Games & Play Specialist

for a STEAM-based afterschool program in Jamaica, Queens. Note, this school is not close to a subway and is primarily accessible via bus or car. In addition to our regular STEAM curriculum, each afterschool group will have a weekly activity blocks of Group Games, to bild community and have fun!

About Us: 

Splat Lab is a youth development and enrichment company partnering with schools and community organizations throughout New York City. Combining STEM, arts, social studies, and SEL curriculum, we create magical spaces for elementary and middle school aged kids to play, explore, be curious, and build community. We are best know for our Splat Lab curriculums, where we do hands-on experiments and projects like slime, DIY playdough, and fizzy volcanoes. We work with public, charter, and private schools doing school day, afterschool, and special event programming, as well hosting in-house summer camps and school holiday camps.

Position Description: 

The Group Games and Play Specialist will design and facilitate highly engaging, structured but fun hour-long play sessions for groups of youth aged 5-10 for weekly program blocks in a school-based afterschool program. The Play Specialist will be responsible for leading group games and activities, supervising and supporting students during any free play, and working with the on-site coordinator to meet any additional program goals or needs. The Play Specialist will work closely with Splat Educators to ensure students are having fun, treating each other kindly, and being kept safe.

Schedule

The Group Games and Play Specialist will work 2-4 days a week Monday-Thursday at a school in Jamaica, Queens. Note, this school is not close to a subway and is primarily accessible via bus or car. Hours from 3:30-6pm. Seeking candidates who can commit to the full school year (through May 2027).  

Position Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience supervising children and facilitating groups at a high skill level
• Experience with facilitating and teaching physical education, theatre games, dance or music, art therapy, karate or taekwondo, or other kids' games modalities 
• Experience with positive youth development and social-emotional learning
• Comfort with facilitating in alternative classroom spaces, such as the gym, music room, outdoor playgrounds, etc
• Team player willing to collaborate with Splat staff and partner school staff with professionalism and care for each other

Responsibilities

• Design age-appropriate play sessions for groups of elementary aged students 
• Lead and facilitate play sessions and open play session per the weekly schedule
• Work closely with on-site coordinator, Splat educators, and school staff to create a fun environment for all!

Compensation

Day rate of $100-110, commensurate with experience.