Summer Activity Specialist

4 weeks ago


New York, United States Henry Street Settlement Full time

**Job Overview**:

- **Schedule**:8 am to 5 pm, 9 am to 6 pm, or 10 am to 6 pm schedule depends on program location.
- **Temporary**: June 1, 2024, through August 23, 2024
- **Type**:Exempt
- **Location**:Fully onsite in the Lower East Side
- **Pay**:$22 an hour

**Qualifications and Responsibilities**:

- High School Diploma required and enrollment in college in a related field (Education/Social Work/Sociology, etc.) preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years experience working in an after school or camp setting leading activities and developing lesson plans.
- Strong content knowledge of engaging recreational and artistic activities for youth.
- Thorough knowledge of classroom management, behavior management, and positive youth development principles.
- Interest in providing quality hands-on theme based projects, and recreation experiences to youth in grades K-8.
- Experience preparing program participants for sharing’s, culminating events, and exhibits.
- Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds in schools and community center settings.
- Strong professionalism with the ability to take on multiple responsibilities, be flexible, and possess a positive team-oriented attitude.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of the after school program model with the ability to enforce program expectations and department policies.
- Passionate about providing quality artistic and recreational experiences to youth of all ages.
- Must be able to work five days a week Monday-Friday from 8 am to 6:00pm.
- Co-teach with other specialist in the classroom and lead groups in creative artistic and recreational activities.
- Find/Create opportunities for students to learn and build upon their skills and interests.
- Maintain records of all participants and activities including attendance sheets and progress within the activity.
- Attend mandatory trainings in compliance with NYC DOH regulations.
- Provide agency with all of the required paperwork, certifications, and support documents in compliance with NYC DOH regulations.

**Experience**: Required
- 2 year(s): Experience working in an after school or camp setting leading activities and developing lesson plans.

**Education**: Required
- High School Diploma or better


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