Activity Specialist (Part-Time)

Union Settlement Association, Inc.; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Union Settlement Association, Inc. is seeking an Activity Specialist for the afterschool Youth Development & Opportunity program in New York City.

The position supports curriculum development, activity facilitation, and classroom management across sports, arts, STEM, and leadership activities. The role is part-time, 2:00pm–6:00pm, offering a $19.00-$22.00 hourly wage range and an opportunity to mentor local youth, collaborate with families, and contribute to a dynamic community program in East

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in a youth services program.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to tutor at least one elementary or middle school subject.
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Commitment to serving urban youth.

Responsabilités

• Plan and implement weekly lesson plans for afterschool activities.
• Assist with dismissal and escort students to a safe location.
• Create a workshop environment conducive to learning.
• Lead project-based activities and prepare quarterly presentations.
• Produce mandated program reports on participants’ achievements.
• Contact parents weekly with positive updates; log calls.
• Work cooperatively with staff, organizations, students, and parents.
• Participate in events, staff meetings, program committee, and school trips.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tutoring

Multi-tasking

Strong communication

Description du poste

Activity Specialist (Part-Time)

Part Time New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Organizational Summary

Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For over 130 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.

Today, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes the following service areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Development and Opportunity, Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center, the Family Childcare Network, and the East Harlem Community Partnership, NYC Benefits, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Centers, and Economic Development). Union Settlement serves more than 15,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year.

To learn more about Union Settlement, visit www.unionsettlement, visit www.unionsettlement.org

Position Details

• Position: Activity Specialist
• Department: Youth Development & Opportunity
• Reports to: Program Director
• Hours: Part-time; 2:00pm – 6:00pm
• Salary: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Location: On-site; M096
• Positions Reporting to this Role: None

Position Summary

The afterschool program seeks to provide all participants with a range of opportunities for learning, guidance, mentorship, and creative self-expression for improving self-confidence and self-efficacy, cultivating interests and broadening worldviews, challenging themselves, helping others, and becoming engaged in their schools and community. The Activity Specialist will be responsible for curriculum development, activity facilitation, and classroom management in organized sports, performing arts (theater, dance, spoken word, etc.), STEM, photography/media/graphic design, visual/creative arts, or leadership. We also seek to provide our participants with many of the services to which they would otherwise not have access: computer classes, specialized high school prep, arts enrichment, tutoring, consistent physical education and recreation, and one-on-one mentorship and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement weekly lesson plans related to organized sports, performing arts (theater, dance, spoken word, etc.) STEM, photography/media/graphic design, visual/creative arts, or leadership afterschool participants.
• Assist with dismissal and escort students outside of the building and across the street to a safe location.
• Create a workshop environment conducive to learning and mastery.
• Lead project-based activities and prepare participants for quarterly presentations, showcases, and performances.
• Produce mandated program reports based on participants’ achievements as requested.
• Contact parents/guardians weekly with positive inspirations, and log all calls in Google drive.
• Work cooperatively with all staff, community-based organizations, students, and parents.
• Participate in special events, staff meetings, USA program committee, monthly Youth Services Department meetings, and all school trips/afterschool events.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Site Supervisor and Program Director.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of experience working in a youth services program.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to tutor any elementary or middle school participant in at least one subject area. Strong verbal, written, clerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment.
• The ability to perform at a high level.
• Dedication to serving youth in an urban setting. Innovation and patience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the challenges facing youth in an urban setting.

Core Competencies

• LeadingOthers: Createsasenseofurgencythroughouttheorganizationontheimportanceofachievingoutcomes.Inspires,influences,andenablesteammemberstoreachtheirgoals
• Facilitating Change: Approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlement’s goals.
• Managing Performance: Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision anddocuments performance highlights and concerns
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones.Seeksandsupportsprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesforteammembers.Managesfinancesandbudgets effectively
• Communicating and Collaborating: Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holdsteam accountable to the same standard

Union Settlement’sDiversity,Equity &InclusionCommitment

Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.