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About the Role

Seeking a Per Diem Activity Specialist to supervise and engage school-age children in enriching after-school activities. This role involves assisting with homework, leading recreational and educational activities, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment. The specialist will utilize specialized skills in areas like arts, dance, STEM, literacy, nutrition, or organized sports to lead and implement activities.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of age-appropriate activities in one or more discipline or content area.
Provide direct supervision of youth activities.
Submit weekly activity plans.
Lead activities related to recreation and theme based such as (Arts, Dance, STEM, Literacy, Nutrition, or Organized sports.
Assist in maintaining daily attendance records for program participants.
Assist in the provision of basic counseling services as needed (peer mediation, self-control, decision making).
Accompany youth on cultural and recreational field trips.
Assist in ensuring a safe environment for program participants.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere.
Collaborate with other staff members to coordinate group activities.
Actively participate in all professional development sessions, supervision, and team meetings.
Maintain and organize activities and equipment.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED Required.
Associate's degree in child development, recreation, or a related field Preferred.
Minimum of 1-2 years' experience working with youth in child development, recreation, or a related field.
Must be able to work in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
Must have availability to work Mon-Fri; (2:00pm-6pm).

Skills

Arts
Dance
STEM
Literacy
Nutrition
Organized sports
Child development
Recreation

Location

Marlboro Gardens Cornerstone, 2298 W8th St, Brooklyn, NY, 11223
Brooklyn, NY
Coney Island, Brooklyn

Work Type

Per Diem
Evening

Experience Level

1-2 years' experience working with youth

Education Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Associate's degree in child development, recreation, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

$18.28 - $18.28 Hourly

Benefits

Rewarding Work in a team environment.
Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Professional Development opportunities.
Gympass Discount.
Verizon Wireless Discount.
BJs Membership discount.
Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more.

About the Company

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
Learn more about Heartshare at www.heartshare.org or follow on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook.

Equal Opportunity

Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.