What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Specialist, Middle School, IS 237 position at The Child Center Of NY, Inc.?
The Activity Specialists work directly with participants, overseeing content specific after school activities including arts, literacy, sports, and STEM. The Activity Specialists have content specific knowledge and experience working with school aged youth.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate with site leadership in the planning, development and execution of quality, project-based youth development activities.
- Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families & school faculty
- Coordinate events & functions in specialty area such as: showcases, exhibits, productions, culminating events, etc.
- Engage participants in specialty area activities. Provide support through encouragement and delivering resources.
- Prepare related paperwork, materials and implementation supplies. Timely submit all program and certification related documents.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the group activities and carries out responsibilities in accordance with the federal, state, locals’ requirements as well as agency policies and applicable laws.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A High School Diploma or GED
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 2 years' demonstrated experience working with youth in your specialization
- Must have content specific experience (i.e. sports, arts, literacy, etc.)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience working with children.
- Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
- Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task
Qualifications Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with NYS certification
Job Category:
- PT – Regular
Work Schedule:
- Monday – Friday
- Between 2:15 PM – 5:00 PM