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About the Role

As an Activity Specialist, you will teach youth the fundamental principles of instrumental learning and musicianship skills. You will select appropriate music, books, and instructional aids to enhance learning, possessing a positive attitude and demonstrating effective strategies for integrating youth into the world of music.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all activities to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of program participants.
• Develop lesson plans of age-appropriate music activities and themes that support social-emotional learning competencies, build skills, and encourage collaboration.
• Facilitate purposeful activities that foster the development of new skills in youth in an engaging, creative, and responsive manner.
• Manage classroom and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model.
• Ensure proper care of all spaces and materials, organize the room, and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director.
• Complete and submit all program reports in a timely manner, including supply requests, lesson plans, incident reports, attendance, and timesheets.
• Assist the Program Coordinator with ordering and maintaining equipment and/or supplies.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or current college students preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of academic preparation in music performance and/or music theory, or equivalent training.
• Knowledge and understanding of youth development, after school, and public education.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities, people, and projects effectively.
• Experience in providing individualized and group instruction to meet the needs of youth with various skill levels.
• Experience designing and teaching courses to ensure youth success and support youth-centered learning.
• A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice.
• Comply with School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements including background check and medical clearance.

Skills

• Communication skills with youth, teachers, school administrations, parents, and other staff.
• Teamwork within the school community and other SAYA programs.
• Conflict resolution and ability to consider situations from multiple perspectives.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to work with youth of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Location

• South Ozone Park, Queens

Work Type

• Part-Time
• In-person

Experience Level

• Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree or current college students preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Salary/Compensations

• $30-$45 an hour

Benefits

• Access to external opportunities
• Considerable autonomy in designing and implementing new projects and curricula
• Healthy work-life balance
• Generous benefits package

About the Company

• South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is an inclusive, South Asian-focused 501(c)3 youth development organization committed to providing opportunities for growth in a supportive community environment.
• Through an innovative, holistic approach, SAYA works toward educational equity by providing opportunities and resources to less privileged New York City youth, empowering them academically, emotionally, and socially.
• Established in 1996, SAYA provides valuable life skills and holistic programming to underserved New York City youth.
• SAYA is the only organization of its kind in the NYC metropolitan area providing inclusive and secular comprehensive youth development services while centering community experiences.
• SAYA provides programming at eight elementary, middle, and high schools in Queens and Brooklyn, along with its Elmhurst-based community center.
• A key tenet of SAYA's work is cultivating social and emotional learning (SEL) skills such as belonging, confidence, and self-efficacy through intentionally designed, research-based curricula.
• Services include leadership and identity development, academic support, college preparation, and activities that nurture creativity and build positive peer connections.

Equal Opportunity

• SAYA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.