Activity Specialist

4 weeks ago


New York, United States Harlem Commonwealth Council, Inc. Full time

As an activity specialist, you will oversee and facilitate your teaching subject matter (arts/sports) for a group of students. Your leadership will ensure that each student is productive and motivated, seizing opportunities to help develop themselves beyond expectations. Your enrichment classes will not only be a much-needed outlet for creativity and expression, but they will also be providing young minds the opportunity to decompress and enjoy their final few hours in the school building before they head home and reset for the day. This is a part-time position for the 2024-25 school year, Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.


Responsibilities

  • Subject Matter Class Delivery: Facilitate 45–50-minute classes in your designated subject matter (arts/sports) that are well planned and enriching, nurture the diverse youth HCC serves, and provide positive and fun experiences for participants
  • Lesson Prep: Create thorough and detailed lesson plans and submit them to the program coordinator or director every two weeks
  • Program Coordination: Oversee daily operations of afterschool class/club, ensuring that activities are carried out effectively
  • Student Engagement: Encourage students to engage in activities that align with their educational and recreational goals and objectives, creating a positive and stimulating atmosphere
  • Safety and Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety measures and program policies, maintaining a safe environment for all participants
  • Communication: Act as a point of contact for after-school administrators, providing program updates and resolving issues
  • Administrative Tasks: Oversee administrative tasks, including keeping track of daily attendance, sign-in/out sheets, behavior, accident, and incident reports if need be
  • Professional Development: Engage proactively in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events
  • Support children with academic enrichment activities
  • Encourage a polite, hospitable, and inclusive atmosphere that values differences among all participants.
  • Help group leaders inspire and support participants while in the program
  • Exemplify professionalism and positive behavior, setting a standard as a role model for students


Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

  • Shown mastery in desired teaching subject matter (Sports/Arts)
  • Experience working with children and youth in an educational or community-based setting
  • 18 years or older
  • Lives in or has reliable transportation to Harlem, NY
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team
  • Highly energetic, dynamic, and upbeat personality
  • Ability to commit for the entire school year
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Will be required to undergo fingerprinting


Qualifications

  • At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience in the desired subject matter (sports/arts) areas
  • High School Diploma or GED required. Current enrollment in college or recent college graduate is a plus


How to Apply:

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter with the subject line:

Activity Specialist to yherrera@harlemcommonwealth.org


Harlem Commonwealth Council, Inc. is an EEO employer.

NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED


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