Activity Specialist

6 days ago


New York, United States Brooklyn Community Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Activity Specialist - Beacon Program

Reports to: Beacon Program Director

Work Location: 101 Park Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205

Hours: Part Time - Weekday/Afternoon/Evening and Saturday Shifts incumbents expected to work between 15 and 25 hours per week depending on program needs .

This position is fully in-person and does not offer any remote work.

Salary Range: $20/hour - $20/hour

Position Summary

Brooklyn Community Services is one of Brooklyn’s first and largest non-sectarian social services agencies. BCS, which presently serves more than 10,000 individuals annually, is committed to a broad and diverse range of services including education and child care; services to strengthen families; and services to foster self-sufficiency for adults.

Beacon Community Centers provide academic and recreational opportunities to children, teens, and adults. The Beacon program is offered every weekday from 2:00pm to 9:00pm, 10:00am-6:00pm on weekends, and extended hours during the summer and school holidays.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with Site Director and Assistant Director/On-site Supervisor to provide activities for children, youth, adults and seniors.

  • Assist with after school activities; help implement hands-on multi-sensory lessons and activities to children which are provided in the context of academically stimulating themes.

  • Coordinate planning and preparation of activities and materials for daily schedule.

  • Provide effective supervision and activities to groups of participants during classroom activities, snack time, recreation, field trips, and evening and weekend hours as assigned.

  • Responsible for taking daily attendance.

  • Assist with developing and planning community events for children, parents and community.

  • Oversee and monitor authorized parental/guardian pick up of children.

  • Outreach to parents and community to promote the program, activities and upcoming events.

  • Multi-site flexibility (may be asked to work at different sites depending on need).

  • Attend and comply with training requirements.

  • Other responsibilities as needed and requested by site director.

Qualifications Required:

  • High School Diploma required.

  • Must enjoy working with children and be able to pass a background check.

Qualifications Preferred:

  • Some college education preferred.

  • Background in sports, music, drama, dance, photography, crafts, sewing, or the arts is a plus.

BCS require that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.



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