Activity Specialist

2 months ago


New York, United States Center For Family Life in Sunset Park Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

JOB TITLE: Activity Specialist – Theatre

LOCATION: School-based site in the Sunset Park neighborhood

PAY RATE: $20-25/hour, commensurate with education and experience

Exemption: Non-Exempt


PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To create and facilitate age-appropriate theatre arts activities for after-school participants (K-5th) as part of a multidisciplinary team

REPORTS TO: Program Director

SUPERVISES: N/A


SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to

  • Develop and implement engaging lessons that integrate literacy skills, social-emotional learning, and the arts
  • Design activities that promote teamwork, communication, and experimentation in large and small group settings
  • Create interactive/hands-on activities to keep participants engaged
  • Utilize thoughtful group-management skills (restorative processes instead of punitive discipline) in a non-traditional classroom setting
  • Contribute to the planning and execution of special events including performances, staff development training, and other community-building activities
  • Attend weekly professional development meetings
  • Provide daily program support as needed including but not limited to: supervising transitions, cleaning shared spaces, organizing materials, assisting with administrative tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education/Degree minimum requirement: Associate’s OR minimum of three years experience in a relevant field
  • Experience creating and facilitating performing arts-based lesson plans for elementary-aged students
  • Strong youth development background
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Flexibility and the ability to work well as a member of a team of different disciplines (artists, social workers, young adult staff)
  • Interested in managing and creating positive experiences for groups of youth, including participants with special needs and challenging behaviors
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level
  • Bilingual: English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish, preferred

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

  • Build and maintain positive working relationships and daily interactions with participants, volunteers, co-workers, and supervisors
  • Have a strong sensitivity to cultural and identity differences among staff and clients
  • Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change
  • Forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families
  • Willing to reflect on and expand understandings of authority, boundaries, and conflict resolution
  • Follow agency policies designed to promote personal/professional boundaries

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Be comfortable managing ongoing projects in addition to day-to-day tasks
  • Actively engage and interact with children each day
  • May be required to be active by walking, bending, standing, squatting, or sitting on the floor with children
  • May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school building
  • Adhere to agency dress code daily (CFL T-shirt and clothing/shoes that allow you to move comfortably)

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY


The Theatre Specialist’s role focuses on creating meaningful group activities while sharing leadership responsibilities with a team of colleagues and supervisors


SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE

  • 20-24 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm
  • One morning meeting and one evening meeting, to be scheduled
  • Occasional holiday camps and extended professional development days
Requirements:



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