Brooklyn, NY
24 days ago
Activity Specialist

The activity specialist will have specialized skills and expertise in one or more discipline or content are to lead and implement an activity such as arts, dance, STEM, literacy, nutrition or organized sports. Regardless of discipline, activities are to be sequenced, skill-building activities.

Serves as role model for program participants.  Abides dress code.  Always conducts self in a professional manner  Remains sensitive and responsive to cultural differences of program participants and staff  Participates in in-service training and on-site workshops as required for professional growth and development.  Attends external trainings and workshops at direction of management  Represents the organization both within and outside of the work environment in a manner that promotes the mission, vision and values of the agency.  Personally, adheres to organizational mission, vision and values, in addition to all other agency policies and procedures  Assist in the development of age-appropriate activities in one or more discipline or content area  Implement sequence skill-building activities that are part of a large curriculum  Create activity plans that accurately reflect content area.  Activity Plans should be quality, age-appropriate activities that educate youth in different subject areas. Activity Plans are due weekly, every Friday  Provide direct supervision of youth activities.  Ensure youth space and classrooms are clean after activities  Assist in maintaining daily attendance records for program participants  Assist in the provision of basic counseling services as needed (peer mediation, self-control, decision making)  Accompany participants on cultural and recreational field trips.  Ensure participants are safe  Assist in ensuring a safe environment for program participants   Actively participate and attend all professional development sessions, supervision and team meetings.  Complete required 15 hours of training every two years by assigned deadlines  Complete bulletin board displaying participant work 

 

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