Activity Instructor Theater @MS 363

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

40+ Days of Paid Time Off

Personal and Pet Insurance

403(B) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services in New York, NY is seeking an Activity Specialist to design age- and skill-appropriate curricula for after-school programs at 120 E. 184th Street, Bronx.

You will collaborate with staff to foster growth, belonging, and safety while delivering engaging activities Monday through Friday, 2 pm–6 pm. Ideal candidates are 18+, have a high school diploma, and demonstrate creativity, flexibility, and strong classroom management.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience or training related to youth programs is preferred.
• Ability to engage youth and facilitate activities in a group setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare age- and skill-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Partner with participants to develop artistic, educational, and leadership skills.
• Plan activities with structure, rituals, and clear transitions.
• Facilitate scaffolded activities that promote teamwork and growth.
• Lead and participate in staff meetings and program initiatives.
• Support a safe, inclusive, and youth-centered environment.

Skills

Youth engagement

Teaching

Communication skills

Time management

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome prospective employees for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission.

Good Shepherd Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or any other applicable protected classification , in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance.

The Activity Specialist teaches and facilitates a youth-centered class tailored to their specific expertise. Candidates with the following expertise are encouraged to apply:

Reports To: Program Director, MS 363

Location: 120 E. 184th Street, Bronx, NY 10468

Hours: 8 - 10 hours/week; Non-exempt, September - June

Schedule: Program Hours are Monday - Friday, 2 pm - 6 pm

• Dance (All Styles)
• Theater/Acting
• Music & Lyricists
• Spoken Word and Poetry
• Graphic Design
• Podcasting
• Art/Animation/Painting
• Chess/Strategy Based Games
• Photography/Videography
• Robotics
• Coding/Computer Programming
• Audio/Sound Engineering
• Fashion and Cosmetology
• Boxing
• Martial Arts
• Cooking/Culinary
• Anything Interesting that isn't mentioned on this list!

Major Duties:

• Prepare and develop age, and skill-appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, activities, and special projects that fuse the arts and academic competencies to be reviewed by supervisors before being taught.
• Work with program participants to develop their artistic, educational, and leadership potential.
• Pre-planning of activity; activities are to provide students with structure, purposeful use of activity and self, including beginning and ending rituals.
• Facilitate a variety of scaffolded activities based on students’ interest. Activities should promote teamwork, opportunity for mastery, and emotional and professional growth.
• Facilitate purposeful activities in community hour and participate in other staff lead activities as part of the staff team.
• Foster a youth development, strength’s-based environment, fostering a sense of belonging, safety, and community to participants.
• Engage and facilitate group conversations, tracking and supporting students’ academic success.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience and/or training relevant to the position required.
• Candidates with some college, experience with adolescents and teaching/coaching youth are encouraged to apply.
• Flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for young people
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills
• Ability to engage youth, while setting structure and limits in a group setting.
• Energetic, motivated self-starter and a team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective.

• Tuition Assistance 40+ Days of Paid Time Off
• Personal and Pet Insurance 403 (B) Retirement Plan