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About the Role

Activity Specialists will assist in the day-to-day functioning of the program, ensuring youth learn and build hard skills. This position is based on youth interest and requires maintaining a minimum of 15 youth in the group. The specialty component for this role is Dance.

Responsibilities

• Complete 15 hours of training within the first three months of hire and attend two mandatory agency-wide Professional Development trainings.
• Supervise all participants, particularly during special activities.
• Maintain classroom space in an organized and clean fashion.
• Maintain a daily log of all incidents/injuries.
• Assist with all aspects of programming, including following the organization's mission, supervising youth, and collaborating with staff.
• Perform administrative duties, including follow-up calls to parents.
• Attend all required department/agency meetings and/or training.
• Create lessons and curriculum around the specialty.
• Implement and facilitate projects and recreational activities for the school year or summer camp.
• Take initiative to assist program participants and group leaders.
• Maintain program supplies and ensure proper use of all.
• Help enforce all rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; College Degree Preferred.
• Must have 3+ years of experience working in a specialized field.
• Must have experience working with and devising curricula around specialization.
• Previous experience with classroom instruction and/or facilitating lessons in specialized fields is ideal.
• Must be responsible, organized, and demonstrate positive communication skills.
• Must be personable, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• Must successfully complete NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening, New York State Clearance Review Background Check, 3 Reference Checks, and a Physical with an updated TB Test.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with all students, motivating them while setting a positive example in timeliness, attendance, and professionalism.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with all staff and participants.
• Must demonstrate timeliness, attendance, and professionalism.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.
• Ability to relate courteously to officials, staff, and the public.

Skills

• Dance
• Classroom instruction
• Facilitating lessons
• Curriculum development
• Positive communication
• Organization
• Responsibility
• Professionalism
• Timeliness
• Attendance

Location

• SONYC Nest + m School

Work Type

• Performance-based
• Contingent on funding availability

Experience Level

• 3+ years of experience working in a specialized field

Education Level

• High School Diploma
• College Degree Preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $40 Per Hour
• 6 Hrs per Week

About the Company

• Grand Street Settlement is dedicated to promoting growth, leadership, and positive self-image in young people across all its sites.

Equal Opportunity

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)