Part-Time Activity Specialist - Youth Programs & SEL

Police Athletic League, Inc.; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Flexible spending account options

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings options

Generous paid time off

Training and more!

Descripción de la vacante

Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is seeking a Part-Time Activity Specialist to develop and implement a broad range of specialties including SEL, dance, sports, STEAM, life skills development, literacy, leadership, performing arts, visual arts, and college and career readiness. Specialists will oversee their area of expertise while collaborating with all staff and site leadership.

The Activity Specialist will report to the Program Director and be supported by the Content Specialist.

Formación

• Minimum High School Diploma / GED.
• You must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum of two years' work experience in a non-profit agency working with youth.
• Excellent classroom management, behavior management, and facilitation skills.
• Must show experience and competency in the material they would like to teach. A sample lesson will be part of the interview process.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively. Bi-lingual in Spanish, French, or Chinese preferred.
• Open to learning and growing. All staff will be learning mental health, SEL, and special needs inclusion skills and expected to integrate them into programming.

Responsabilidades

• Foster social and emotional competencies and mental and physical well-being in a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
• Teach participants the fundamentals of specialized activity to build their skill level and confidence.
• Coordinate and present a culminating performance at the end of the program cycle.
• Be aware of students with IEPs and medical conditions in your groups and follow support plans to help the student with special needs to thrive.
• Respond appropriately when time-sensitive mental health services are needed such as suicide prevention, grief, and loss due to death or incarceration of a family member. Provide referrals to appropriate mental health services as needed.
• Work cooperatively with Group Leaders, professional staff, teachers, and other Program and school staff.
• Build positive relationships with youth and caretakers and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, and behavior.
• Attend meetings with staff, caretakers, volunteers, and community residents as needed.
• Interact with caretakers and keep open lines of communication.

Conocimientos

High School Diploma / GED

Youth program experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Bilingual preferred

Team collaboration

Willing to learn SEL/inclusion

18+ years old

Non-profit experience

Educación

High School Diploma / GED

Descripción del empleo

Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is seeking a Part-Time Activity Specialist to develop and implement a broad range of specialties including SEL, dance, sports, STEAM, life skills development, literacy, leadership, performing arts, visual arts, and college and career readiness. Specialists will oversee their area of expertise while collaborating with all staff and site leadership.

The Activity Specialist will report to the Program Director and be supported by the Content Specialist.