Activity Specialist - Cornerstone O'Dwyer

About the role

Activity Specialist at Seth Low Cornerstone, reporting to the Program Director, located at 2945 West 33rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224. The program operates daily from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm during the school year and from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm during the summer. Hours are up to 25 hours per week (school year) and up to 35 hours per week (summer). Evening and weekend availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Site Director and Assistant Director/On-site Supervisor to provide activities for children, youth, adults and seniors
• Help implement multi-sensory lessons and activities to children which are provided in the context of academically stimulating themes
• Coordinate planning and preparation of activities and materials for daily schedule
• Provide effective supervision to groups of children during classroom activities, snack time, recreation and field trips
• Provide effective supervision and activities to middle/high school participants during evening and weekend hours
• Responsible for taking daily attendance
• Assist with developing and planning community events for children, parents and community
• Oversee and monitor authorized parental/guardian drop off and pick up of children following all health and safety protocols
• Outreach to parents and community to promote the program, activities and upcoming events
• Attend and comply with training requirements, including all healthy and safety protocols
• Other responsibilities as needed and requested by site director

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Some college education preferred
• Background in sports, music, drama, dance, photography, crafts, sewing, or the arts is a plus
• Must enjoy working with children

Pay

$17.00 per hour

Schedule

Up to 25 hours per week during the school year and up to 35 hours per week during the summer. Program operates daily 2:00 pm–10:00 pm (school year) and 3:00 pm–11:00 pm (summer). Evening and weekend availability required.