Specialist, After School Program at MS 214

Activity Specialists are experts in their discipline (ex: Art, Dance, Literacy, Leadership, Music, STEM, Chess, Drama /Theater, Nutrition, Sports, etc.). Activity Specialists must be committed to positive youth development, who have a passion for what they do, and who are able to create and implement curriculum in an elementary school or middle school setting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Model and uphold all Agency policies and procedures.
• Create a fun, nurturing, and educational environment through hands-on learning opportunities.
• Create and submit lesson plans on time according to the timeline set by the program.
• Facilitate engaging, age appropriate lesson plans.
• Responsible for maintaining classroom space in an organized and clean fashion.
• Quickly identify and seek to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems in consultation with the Director.
• Plan, organize and oversee varied activities with the support of Site Director, youth workers, and volunteers.
• Make periodic reports on program activities and evaluate participation, progress, and development of program youth.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of two years of academic preparation in your discipline, or other equivalent training.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to speak professionally to staff, students, and school staff.
• Demonstrated skills and competency as an instructor
• Positive classroom management skills are a must
• Experience creating and facilitating relevant curriculum
• Effective organizational, stress and time management skills

JOB DETAILS

Hourly Salary: $21.00-$23.00

Location: MS 214: 1970 W Farms Rd, Bronx, NY 10460

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