Activity Specialist - 5144

Responsibilities

• Set goals for STEM performing Arts, Literacy, Creative Arts or Physical recreation instruction.
• Develop STEM curriculum.
• Develop and implement lessons with program participants.
• Model instructional techniques for Youth Workers.
• Cookordinate lessons with other planned STEM activities including trips.
• Create a nurturing environment for youth.
• Engage participants in activities that support academic and creative enrichment and augment the classroom experience.

Program Specific Responsibilities

• Practice and recognize in others the program values: Cooperation, Generosity, Honesty, Kindness, Respect, Responsibility, Tolerance.
• With program supervisors, set program goals and develop appropriate activities for children.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan team projects and events.
• Supervise teenaged junior counselors.
• Encourage a love of learning and build children’s literacy and academic skills.
• Develop, submit and implement weekly lesson plans which are child-centered, age appropriate & engaging and which promote literacy, thematic exploration, & experiential learning.
• Esport children on trips and identify opportunities for learning both inside and outside the community center facility.
• Maintain records of children's work. Submit portfolios as 7'equired for program evaluation effort.
• Meet regularly with supervisors to p1esent lesson plans, plan for future weeks, and receive feedback and assistance.
• Provide homework assistance during school year.
• Create a structured & nurturing environment which supports children's emotional and social development:
• Provide constant supervision and engagement of children in care.
• Maintain an organized and child-centered classroom.
• Promote teamwork and group bonding.
• Conference with program· supervisors regarding disciplinary issues or hold conferences with parents as needed.
• Attend training in principles of early childhood development, nutrition and health needs, safety and security procedures, and child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention.
• Partner with families to promote sense of community.
• Develop and build relationships with parents and families of program participants.

Qualifications

• Some College credits, Associate Degree preferred.
• Two years (preferred) direct experience working with children under 13 years of age youth in a recreational, educational and social environment preferred.
• Clearance through New York State Central Registry and New York State Office of Children and Family Services required.
• Experience with or knowledge of best practices in youth development preferred.
• Experience with or knowledge of whole language philosophy preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.