Activity Specialist Afterschool - DYCD

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and inspiration to help students approach area(s) of specialty with enthusiasm and confidence.
• Responsible for developing weekly activity lesson plans in area(s) of specialty.
• Facilitate activities that foster the development of new skills in children.
• Ensure that age-appropriate activities are implemented for youth in grades K-8.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, supportive, and collaborative learning environment for students.
• Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, behavior and community.
• Model and uphold all agency and school policies and procedures.
• Quickly identify and seek to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems in consultation with the Assistant Program Director and Program Director.
• Interact with parents and keep open lines of communication to better understand and work with the youth.
• Develop and implement lesson plans in assigned specialty.
• Create safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environments.
• Collaborate with Group Leaders and the Content Specialist to support instruction.
• Model positive youth development and conflict-resolution strategies.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of experience or other equivalent training in area(s) of specialty (STEAM, Leadership, Dance, Art, Martial Arts, Gymnastics, Gaming, Anime, Cosmetology, Cooking, Gardening, Theater, Girls Who Code, College and Career Readiness, Financial Literacy, Double Dutch, etc.)
• A minimum of two years of work experience with youth.
• Demonstrated skills and competency as an Activity Specialist.
• Understanding of conflict resolution, mediation, and mentoring concepts.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Familiarity with office protocols involving dress, demeanor, record keeping, confidentiality, staff meetings, visitors, and employee use of supplies and equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Candidate must clear a security background check from the Department of Education and the Department of Health.