Activity Specialist - Performing Arts @ PS 939

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging lessons that integrate technical dance and theater skills, social-emotional learning, and self-expression
• Create activities that promote teamwork, communication, and experimentation in large and small group settings
• Utilize thoughtful group-management skills (restorative processes instead of punitive discipline) in a non-traditional classroom setting
• Contribute to the planning and execution of special events including dance/theater performances, staff development training, and other community building activities
• Attend weekly professional development meetings
• Provide daily program support as needed, including but not limited to: supervising transitions, cleaning shared spaces, organizing materials, assisting with administrative tasks

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience creating and facilitating performing arts-based lesson plans for elementary-aged students and middle schoolers
• Strong youth development background
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Flexibility and the ability to work well as a member of a team of different disciplines (artists, social workers, young adult staff)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level
• Bilingual: English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish, preferred

Relationship With Others

• Build and maintain positive working relationships and daily interactions with participants, volunteers, co-workers, and supervisors
• Show strong sensitivity to cultural and identity differences among staff and clients
• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change
• Forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families
• Willing to reflect on and expand understandings of authority, boundaries, and conflict resolution
• Follow agency policies designed to promote personal/professional boundaries

Working Conditions

• Be comfortable managing ongoing projects in addition to day-to-day tasks
• Actively engage and interact with children each day
• May be required to be active by walking, bending, standing, squatting, or sitting on the floor with children
• May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school building
• Adhere to agency dress code daily (CFL T-shirt and clothing/shoes that allow you to move comfortably)

Benefits

• Voluntary life, disability, flexible spending account, and 403(b) retirement plan
• 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and up to 20 paid vacation days per year
• One sick day per month

School Year Schedule

20-24 hours per week
Monday to Friday, generally 2:30pm to 6pm
One morning meeting and one evening meeting, to be scheduled
Occasional holiday camps and extended professional development days

School Year Schedule (Role begins early September)

20-24 hours per week
Monday to Friday, generally 2:30pm to 6pm
One morning meeting and one evening meeting, to be scheduled
Occasional holiday camps and extended professional development days

School Year Schedule

20-24 hours per week
Monday to Friday, generally 2:30pm to 6pm
One morning meeting and one evening meeting, to be scheduled
Occasional holiday camps and extended professional development days

Salary Description

Starts at $28/hour