1-on-1 Behavior Specialist K-5 (2025-2026)

Description

Working with Activity Specialists, 1-on-1 Behavior Specialist will gain hands-on experience working 1-on-1 with students in our elementary school after-school programs. They will assist an experienced teacher in their class, lead students in recreational and sports activities, supervise transitions (arrival, snack, dismissal, etc.) and participate in professional development sessions.

The position is part-time, from 2 : 20pm to 5 : 50pm, Monday through Friday, from September through June. This is a paid, hourly position. Candidates must be punctual, reliable, personable, organized, and fun!

Pay :   $25 / hour

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1 : 1 support to elementary school-age child with social / emotional special needs
• Work closely with staff including the after-school program director
• Always take a positive, optimistic, success-oriented approach
• Help facilitate successful interactions and productivity in an after-school environment
• Ensure student safety
• In house orientation and support with our internal team
• Monitor student’s behavior, and social and emotional needs

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Fostering Joy, Success & Belonging through Early Childhood, After School, Adult & Senior programming throughout New York City.

Manhattan Youth Recreation and Resources, Inc. provides the highest quality childcare and After-School programs plus academic, recreational and cultural activities for children, families and individuals who live or work in Manhattan, regardless of income.  We respond to the needs of our community through programs that stimulate, challenge and strengthen children, teens, adults, seniors, and families.  We also engage in a number of civic issues that impact community life in Manhattan.

Why Join Us

At Manhattan Youth, we treat each other as we treat the children in our programs, with kindness, compassion and respect.  We provide a fun, collaborative and nurturing environment that focuses on personal well-being and professional development.  By joining our team, you are joining a group of people dedicated to improving the lives of the people in our community.  We are looking for people with the same commitment to our mission and a desire to become part of a passionate and motivated team that genuinely gets along and loves what they do.