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About the Role

The Activity Specialist creates and facilitates a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for participants in the COMPASS and SONYC programs. This role is key in delivering high-quality youth development programming that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional growth, creativity, leadership, and positive engagement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program leadership to implement and enhance program curriculum and activities.
• Develop and implement specialized activity lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Deliver engaging instruction and facilitate activities in various settings.
• Supervise and manage assigned groups of participants, maintaining structure and accountability.
• Create and maintain a fun, welcoming, and visually appealing learning environment.
• Establish a classroom and activity environment conducive to learning and appropriate to participant needs.
• Facilitate a safe, structured, and productive learning environment.
• Supervise participants during all program components, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Model, teach, and reinforce age-appropriate social, emotional, and behavioral skills.
• Utilize positive behavior management strategies and restorative practices.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, professionalism, and enthusiasm.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with participants, families, school personnel, and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, activity reports, and other required program records.
• Assist in the preparation, organization, and maintenance of instructional materials and program spaces.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Support program-wide initiatives, family engagement activities, and special events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children in a classroom setting, with children less than 13 years of age.
• Minimum 1 year of prior experience teaching or facilitating group activities, with children less than 13 years of age.
• Must be culturally competent.
• Must pass reference and background checks.
• Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed.
• Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes.

Skills

• Knowledge of STEAM, Art, Music, Various Organized Sports, or similar subject areas.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently.
• Ability to work indoors in a school-based setting for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors (as needed).
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for at least 20% of the time.
• Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Ability to observe details at close range.
• Occasional local travel to employer sites, community organizations, and UAU offices.

Location

• Staten Island, NY

Work Type

• Part Time
• Hourly

Experience Level

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children in a classroom setting.
• Minimum 1 year of prior experience teaching or facilitating group activities.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED
• Matriculated college student or better preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $23.00 - $28.00 Hourly

About the Company

• United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services including job placement, youth development programs, and community outreach services.
• UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities.
• UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future.

Equal Opportunity

• EOE