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About the Role

LEAP seeks passionate, experienced Activity Specialists with a vested interest in arts and academic integration for long-term teaching opportunities at partner schools. Activity Specialists act as lead instructors in LEAP after-school programs, sharing their passion for the arts in various programs and projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop age and skill-appropriate specialized activities (STEM, dance, visual arts, etc.) that fuse the arts and academics.
• Engage participants in developing their artistic, educational, and leadership skills.
• Ensure the safety and security of all participants and compliance with all policies.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development, training sessions, and special events.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience working with youth in a classroom or group setting.
• Experience successfully instructing youth in the arts.
• College degree in the Arts or Education, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity working with Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners.
• Passion for inclusion and advocacy in the arts.
• Enjoy working with youth in a team environment.
• Effective writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be punctual, responsible, resilient, and reliable.
• Self-motivated, highly efficient, and able to problem-solve.
• Able to pass all NYS SACC clearances and background checks, including a work physical and TB test.
• Pre-employment screening is required, including criminal history checks.

Skills

• Expertise in a Specialized Area (e.g., Dance)
• Child Development & Behavior Management
• Communication & Collaboration
• Planning & Organization
• Problem-Solving & Decision Making
• Safety & Supervision
• Positive Role Modeling & Mentorship
• Professional Development & Adaptability

Location

• Mott Hall III
• All five boroughs

Work Type

• Part-Time
• On-Site
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Commensurate with experience

Education Level

• College degree in the Arts or Education, or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

• $21-30 per hour

About the Company

• At LEAP, we build great programs and a great place to work. We are a mission-driven, people-centered, and joy-filled team.
• We are community-oriented, creative, flexible, open-minded, collaborative, accountable, committed to feedback, champions of an inclusive culture, and supporters of self-care and well-being.
• LEAP empowers employees to grow, lead, and make an impact within a supportive community.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
• LEAP does not sponsor individuals on O-1 visas.