Activity Specialist - Literacy and Leadership @ PS 939/MS 936 at CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE IN SUNSET PARK INC

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

28.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth Development, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Teamwork, Curriculum Development, Positive Experience Management, Group Management, Bilingual Communication, Leadership Development, Civic Engagement, Social Emotional Learning, Creativity, Event Planning, Tutoring, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Sensitivity

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description JOB TITLE: Activity Specialist – Literacy & Leadership LOCATION: PS 939, 270 59th St, Brooklyn NY 11220 PAY RATE: $25-$28/hour, commensurate with education and experience EXEMPTION: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Program Director SUPERVISES: N/A PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To create and facilitate age-appropriate applied literacy activities for after-school participants (K-8th) as part of multidisciplinary team I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to: Develop and implement engaging lessons that integrate literacy, social emotional learning, leadership development, civic engagement, and the arts e.g. read-aloud circles, heritage month initiatives, service projects, storytelling workshops, reading buddies, book club, etc. Design 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 Manage a targeted tutoring initiative consisting of biweekly small-group instruction following the Phonics Adventures curriculum Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, 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 II. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum education requirement: Bachelor’s degree 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) Self-directed and eagerness to develop a curriculum covering a wide range of subjects Interested in managing and creating positive experiences for groups of youth, including participants with special needs and challenging behaviors Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level Bilingual: English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish, preferred III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS Build and maintain positive working relationships and daily interactions with participants, volunteers, co-workers, and supervisors Have a 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 IV. 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 in order 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) V. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY The Specialist’s role focuses on creating meaningful group activities while sharing leadership responsibilities with a team of colleagues and supervisors VI. SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE 20-24 hours per week Monday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm One morning meeting and one evening meeting, to be scheduled Occasional holiday camps and extended professional development days

Responsibilities

The Activity Specialist is responsible for creating and facilitating applied literacy activities for K-8th grade students in an after-school program. This includes developing engaging lessons, managing group activities, and providing daily program support.