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About the Role

We are seeking a Per Diem Activity Specialist to supervise and engage a group of school-age children in enriching activities during after-school hours. This includes assisting with homework, leading recreational and educational activities, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment. The Activity Specialist will have specialized skills and expertise in one or more content areas to lead and implement an activity such as arts, dance, STEM, literacy, nutrition, or organized sports.

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

Location

Surfside Grdns, 2923 West 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11224
Coney Island, Brooklyn

Work Type

Per Diem
Day Shift

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

About the Company

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
To learn more about Heartshare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or follow us 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.