Activity Specialist (Far Rockaway)

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking an Activity Specialist in New York to design and facilitate engaging project-based learning experiences for youth. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience working with children, strong supervisory skills, and a passion for promoting youth development.

Ideal candidates will be organized and detail-oriented, able to build professional relationships with participants, families, and stakeholders. This part-time position operates weekdays, offering a meaningful way to impact the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children and/or youth in your specialization in a professional setting.
• Motivated and passionate to work closely with children.
• Strong ability to form and maintain positive, professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate project-based learning experiences.
• Coordinate events and functions in specialty area.
• Ensure safety of all participants at all times.

Skills

Relationship building

Youth supervision

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Detail orientation

Education

Current college student or graduate

Job description

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

Position Summary

The Activity Specialist is responsible for designing and facilitating high quality and engaging content-specific project-based learning experiences within a specific content area or specialization. The Activity Specialist will facilitate these learning experiences over the course of a semester, culminating in some type of interactive showcase by the participants. Activity Specialists will also attend all necessary meetings and trainings and work collaboratively with the program Director and site leadership team in order to ensure a successful program that meets the needs of our youth.

Essential Functions

• Follow schedule provided by program administrators at all times.
• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships and experiences with participants, school faculty & families.
• Work collaboratively with site leadership to plan, develop, and execute quality, project-based youth development activities.
• Actively engage all participants in specialty area activities, as outlined in plans.
• Prepare all related paperwork, materials and supplies for implementation.
• Provide support through the learning process, by encouraging and providing resources for participants.
• Coordinate events & functions in specialty area such as: showcases, exhibits, productions, culminating events, etc.
• Attend field trips and other work-related events as necessary.
• Maintain and submit all program and certification-related documents within the required timeframes specified.
• Report and document any misconduct, incident and/or facility issues to program administrators.
• Attend all meetings and professional development workshops as required; some weekends and evenings necessary.
• Provide supervision, leadership and guidance to participants and staff.
• Ensure safety of ALL participants at all times; and, follow program policies at all times.
• Other related duties as assigned by Site Director and leadership team.

Hours

M-F 1pm-4pm or 2pm-5pm

Qualifications

• Current college student or graduate 18 years old or older
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children and/or youth in your specialization in a professional setting
• Strong ability to form and maintain positive, professional relationships with children, youth, families, and other stakeholders
• Motivated and passionate to work closely with children
• Strong supervision skills for elementary (or middle school or high school-aged youth)
• Works collaboratively with others
• Well organized with strict attention to detail

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V