Youth Activity Specialist: Lead Creative Projects & Showcases

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking an Activity Specialist to design and facilitate project-based learning experiences for youth across grades, culminating in end-of-semester showcases. You will work with multiple groups, supporting skill-building, engagement, and enjoyment in the activity.

Hours are Monday to Friday 2:30pm-5:30pm. Qualifications include being a college student or high school graduate, 2 years' experience with youth, strong supervision, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience working with children and/or youth in your specialization.
• Exemplary supervisory skills with elementary, middle, and/or high school-aged youth and aptitude for motivating people.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task
• Bilingual in one or more languages (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families, school faculty, and Child Center colleagues and supervisors.
• Implement positive behavior management systems, focusing on clear expectations for youth behavior; verbal acknowledgement; and systemic rewards for demonstrating desired behaviors.
• Facilitate activities within your specialization (i.e. dance, team sports, visual arts, cooking, robotics, videography, drumming, etc.), culminating in an end-of-semester performance or showcase led by youth.
• Develop high-quality project-based lessons that are hands-on and engaging for youth.
• Engage participants in specialty area activities by providing encouragement, clear direction, and the necessary coaching and resources.
• Support program events & functions such as: showcases, exhibits, productions, culminating events, field trips, etc.
• Prepare related paperwork, materials, and activity supplies within required timeframes and expectations. Attend related curriculum and professional development opportunities to build personal/professional skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with children

Supervisory skills

Microsoft Office

Independent planning

Time management

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

College student or high school graduate

Job description

The Child Center of NY is seeking an Activity Specialist to design and facilitate project-based learning experiences for youth across grades, culminating in end-of-semester showcases. You will work with multiple groups, supporting skill-building, engagement, and enjoyment in the activity.

Hours are Monday to Friday 2:30pm-5:30pm. Qualifications include being a college student or high school graduate, 2 years' experience with youth, strong supervision, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and