What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Specialist, Youth Development position at The Child Center Of NY, Inc.?
Position Overview:
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. The Activity Specialist is responsible for designing and facilitating project-based learning experiences within a specialization.
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:
- None
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent. College students encouraged to apply
- 2 years' demonstrated experience working with youth in your specialization
- Bilingual Mandarin or Urdu, preferred
- Must have content specific experience (i.e. sports, arts, literacy, etc.)
- Must have experience working with children and/or youth in your specialization
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Must be available to work 3-4 weekdays per/week between 1:30 – 6:00 pm
- Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently
- Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task
Job Category:
- Part – Time
Work Schedule:
Must have flexibility to work Monday – Friday between 2:00 – 6:00 pm
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