After School Art Specialist 2026-2027 School Year

After School Art Specialist 2026-2027 School Year

Amherst, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Grand Island, Hamburg, Sweet Home, and Williamsville, NY

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Just for Kids, awarded Employer of the Year by Buffalo State and the University at Buffalo, is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and motivated staff who have a passion for working with today’s youth and whose everyday priorities align with Just for Kids core values: to provide an engaging, enriching, and safe out of school experience.

Company Information

Just for Kids is a community-centered non-profit organization that offers before and after school and summer programming in the Amherst, Cheektowaga Central, Cheektowaga Sloan, Cleveland Hill (Cheektowaga), Grand Island, Sweet Home, and Williamsville Central School Districts. We also offer programming at The Park School of Buffalo, Saints Peter and Paul School in Hamburg, St. Benedict School in Amherst, St. Mary's School in Swormville, and Nardin Academy in Buffalo.

Position Summary

Art Specialists work directly with a group of kids providing safe, supervised, fun, engaging, and age-appropriate Fine Arts activities within a structured before and after school setting.

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities based on site needs; approved by Program Manager beforehand.

• Create lesson plans that support fine motor skills, creativity, cultural awareness and an appreciation of the arts.

• Provide support and assistance during academic block.

• Maintain general housekeeping of all program areas including program spaces and storage areas.

• Provide direct competent supervision of children and staff at all times, while maintaining ratios.

• Communicate activity plans, group needs, and incidents/injuries to Program Manager.

• Daily communication with participating families, staff and school personnel.

• Help maintain a positive work environment.

Schedule

After school programs follow the District/School calendar, Monday through Friday, from dismissal through the close of program (5:30pm or 6:00pm). Morning programs run from 7:00am/7:15am through the start of school. Five day availability preferred, but not required. Additional 1 hour of planning time each week school is in session.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate

• Performance, Attendance, and Referral Bonuses

• Paid Sick Time

• Stellar Dental Discount Plan

• Tuition Discount through Just for Kids School-Age Discount Program

• 401(k) Plan

RecognitionJust for Kids takes pride in the services we offer the community and our staff. We have won multiple awards for our childcare services and the manner in which we treat our staff.

• WNY Child Care Action Team – Empire Award for Child Care Excellence (2025)

• WNY Child Care Action Team – Empire Award for Child Care Excellence (2025)

• Buffalo Business First – Best Places to Work Finalist – (2015, 2019, 2023)

• Network for Youth Success – Quality Leadership Award (2022)

• Child Care Provider of the Year, Child Care Resource Network (2015)

• Employer of the Year – Buffalo State (2012) + University at Buffalo (2015)

• UB Nonprofit Internship Site of the Year (2015)

Requirements

• Before employees are eligible to start working, they must be cleared through NYS OCFS. This includes the completion of several background checks, medical clearance, and fingerprinting.

• Regular and predictable attendance.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

• Education and/or experience per NYS OCFS regulations.

• Experience planning and implementing art curriculum to children preferred.

Physical Requirements:This position is very active and requires walking, bending, kneeling, running, twisting and squatting. This position includes prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending. Generally, must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time.

Salary Description

$15.50 - $17.50