TITLE: Activity Specialist (6 positions)
DEPARTMENT: Youth and Community Development
LOCATION: Lyons Community School, Bushwick, Brooklyn
REPORTS TO: Program Director, SONYC @ Lyons
SALARY: $40.00 per hour; 10 hours/week
DATES: September 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016
SCHEDULE: Must be available Monday-Friday 3:30-6:00pm, some weekends (this position is performance based and is also contingent on funding availability).
JOB SUMMARY: As part of our Youth Services Department’s vision: all Youth Services Staff will assist in promoting growth, leadership and positive self-image in all young people at all of our Grand Street Settlement sites. Our Activity Specialists will assist in the day-to-day functioning of program and ensure that youth are learning and building hard skills. This position is based on youth interest; must maintain a minimum of 15 youths in a group.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma required; College Degree Preferred
Must have 3+ years’ experience working in specialized field
Must have experience working with and devising curricula around specialization
Ideal candidate has previous experience with classroom instruction and/or facilitating lessons in specialized fields
Candidate must be very responsible; organized & demonstrate positive communication skills
Ideal candidate is personable, energetic & enthusiastic
Candidate must successfully complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check (If offered the position, must submit $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review);3 Reference Checks; Physical w/ updated TB Test (Fees may apply)
Candidate must be able to communicate effectively with all students while remaining professional at all times and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including timeliness, attendance and most importantly, professionalism.
Candidate must be able to communicate effectively with all staff and participants while remaining professional at all times
Must demonstrate timeliness, attendance and most importantly, professionalism
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or written instructions
Ability to relate to officials, staff and public in a courteous manner
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must complete 15 hours of trainings as per school- age child care requirements within the first three months of hire and attend two mandatory agency-wide Professional Development trainings
Responsible for supervising all participants particularly during special activities
Responsible for maintaining classroom space in an organized and clean fashion
Responsible for maintaining daily log of all incidents/ injuries
Chaperone youth group during trips and other field activities
Assist with all aspects of programming (i.e. following organization’s mission; supervising all youth, working collectively and communicating with all staff)
Administrative duties includes: follow up calls to parents
Attend all required department/ agency meetings and/ or trainings
Create lessons and curriculum around specialty
Implement and facilitate projects and recreational activities for school year or summer camp
Take initiative to assist program participants and group leaders as seen fit
Maintain program supplies and proper use of all facilities
Help enforce all rules and regulations and codes of conduct
Other duties as assigned
If selected for this position, applicant must obtain NYC Dept. of Health fingerprint clearance and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance (fees may apply); ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment. Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through.
How to apply
Please read the specialty opportunities listed below and submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills & experience meet the specific components you are applying for. Also, provide us with three professional references that we can contact (at least one should be from a former supervisor) with the subject header, “Activity Specialist” to lwalsh@grandsettlement.org.
Specialty components: Literacy, Athletics, Dance, Fine Arts & Creative Expression and STEM/Media.
No phone calls, please.
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